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Definition
There is a leakage of air out of the lungs, usually spontaneously. This may occur in patients with or without prior lung problems. Sudden chest pain and breathlessness are the usual symptoms. A chest x-ray is required for diagnosis
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Treatment and drugs
Immediate treatment involves using a needle or a chest tube to drain the leaked air.
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