10 Symptoms of Pneumothorax
Symptom #2: Tight Chest
Feeling a tight chest for no apparent reason will often cause some alarm. This alarm is often warranted as the chest is packed full of some of our most essential organs. If you are experiencing a tight chest suddenly, it could be a sign that you are experiencing a pneumothorax.
A sudden tight chest can be a sign of some very serious conditions, such as a heart attack and, of course, a pneumothorax. It is not something that should be taken lightly and the patient should be found immediate medical attention. Even if it does turn out to be nothing, it would still have been a wise choice to get it checked out.
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