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Pneumothorax
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What is Pneumothorax
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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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Immediate treatment involves using a needle or a chest tube to drain the leaked air.
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Professor Lim Tow Keang
Dr Amartya Mukhopadhyay
Dr Chua Ai Ping
Dr Felicia Teo
Dr Gerald Chua Seng Wee
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