MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
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Question
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the accumulation of gas (or air) in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse from the outside.
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atelectasis
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acute pulmonary distress syndrome
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pulmonary edema
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pneumothorax
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A pneumothorax is a collection of air outside the lung but within the pleural cavity. It occurs when air accumulates between the parietal and visceral pleura inside the chest. The air accumulation can apply pressure on the lung and make it collapse.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pneumothorax is defined as the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity (ie, the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura of the lung).
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