10 Symptoms of Pneumothorax
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #1: Blue Skin
The color of our skin is caused largely by the color of our blood, which is usually a deep red color. This color is caused by the high iron content reacting with the oxygen in the blood. It causes a deep red just like other types of iron that have reacted with oxygen. If there is less oxygen in the blood then the blood will lose its redness, causing the skin to appear blue.
Blue skin is usually more noticeable on the lips and other body parts that have blood close to the surface. It is a sign that the patient is in a potentially serious condition and that they need medical assistance as soon as possible.
