Collapsed Lung Symptoms
7. Rib Fractures
Traumatic pneumothorax is one type of pneumothorax. It can result from either blunt trauma or penetrating injury to the chest wall. It is usually associated with rib fractures.
The pain becomes more severe when the patient breathes in, and bruising may be observed at the site of the trauma. The fracture may affect one or more ribs. Pneumothorax is the direct result of rib fractures because the ribs cause injuries to the pleural space.
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