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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]
Overview
The most common symptoms of pneumothorax include sharp chest pain, difficulty breathing, and increased work of breathing. Less common symptoms of pneumothorax include hypotension.
History and Symptoms
- History and symptoms of pneumothorax include sharp, pleuritic, ipsilateral chest pain, acute dyspnea, anxiety, and increased work of breathing.[1]
History
Patients with pneumothorax may have a positive history of:[1]
- Sharp chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Increased work of breathing
- Anxiety
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- Hypotension
- Cyanosis
- Decreased level of consciousness