This remains the most important risk factor for the development of pneumothoraces in both men and women.

This procedure involves aspiration of fluid from the pleural space using a long, thin needle inserted between the ribs.

This form of pneumothorax can occur with various underlying lung conditions, including COPD, TB, sarcoidosis, CF, malignancy, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

This vein may be raised upon assessment of your patient (keeping in mind a pneumothorax is possible).

This diagnostic tool is the Gold Standard for confirming a pneumothorax at the bedside in patients at SMGH.

These two symptoms are commonly recognized by nurses in the early phase of a pneumothorax.

This type of pneumothorax occurs when the chest wall is pierced, such as when a mechanical injury (stab wound or gunshot wound) allows air to enter the pleural space.

This piece of advice should be given to patients once a collapsed lung has re-expanded and healed.