10 Symptoms of Pneumothorax
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Cough
There are probably very few people that have never had a cough. A cough is a very common symptom that is a result of a wide range of causes. Coughs are usually used to help expel unwelcome debris and pathogens from the airways, while they are also often a reaction to another condition in the body.
People with a pneumothorax will often find that they will have a cough. Specifically, it is often a dry, hacking cough. In some cases, the patient might also find blood in the contents of what they cough up. Blood in what you cough up should encourage you to see a doctor if you have not done so already.
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