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What is the definition of pneumothorax?
What is the definition of pneumothorax?
- A condition where the lungs are over-inflated
- A collection of fluid within the pleural space
- A collection of air within the lung tissue
- A collection of air within the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall (correct)
What is the classification of spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the classification of spontaneous pneumothorax?
- Acute and chronic
- Right-sided and left-sided
- Primary and secondary (correct)
- Simple and complicated
According to the BTS, patients over 50 years or with significant smoking history should be labeled as SSP because:
According to the BTS, patients over 50 years or with significant smoking history should be labeled as SSP because:
- There is a high likelihood of pathologic lung changes even with normal CXR (correct)
- Their risk of recurrent pneumothorax is higher
- They are more likely to develop primary spontaneous pneumothorax
- Their symptoms are often atypical and difficult to diagnose
What percentage of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax experience recurrent pneumothorax?
What percentage of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax experience recurrent pneumothorax?
In terms of epidemiology, in what age group does primary spontaneous pneumothorax occur more frequently?
In terms of epidemiology, in what age group does primary spontaneous pneumothorax occur more frequently?
What distinguishes secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) from primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP)?
What distinguishes secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) from primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP)?
What is the peak incidence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the peak incidence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the peak incidence of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the peak incidence of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the most common cause of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the most common cause of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
Which lung disease is most commonly associated with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
Which lung disease is most commonly associated with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the primary risk factor for primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the primary risk factor for primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
In which population does catamenial pneumothorax primarily occur?
In which population does catamenial pneumothorax primarily occur?
What is the characteristic manifestation of catamenial pneumothorax?
What is the characteristic manifestation of catamenial pneumothorax?
What is the mechanism of tension pneumothorax development?
What is the mechanism of tension pneumothorax development?
