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Added: 2026-06-03

Pneumothorax is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of air in the pleural space, which causes partial or complete lung collapse. This condition can be classified into primary (spontaneous, occurring in healthy individuals) and secondary (occurring in patients with underlying lung disease) types, as well as traumatic (resulting from injury) and tension pneumothorax (a life-threatening emergency). Clinical features include chest pain, shortness of breath, and decreased breath sounds on examination. Diagnosis is confirmed through chest X-ray and ultrasound imaging. Treatment ranges from observation for small cases to needle aspiration or chest tube drainage for larger or tension pneumothorax. The mnemonic 'HOT' (Hypotension, Off-center trachea, Tense neck veins) helps identify tension pneumothorax as a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.