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Idiopathic spontaneous pneumothorax is seen more in:
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Children
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Seniors
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Young adults
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Post-operative patients
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It usually occurs in tall, thin males of 10 to 30 years old. Rarely does it occur in people at the age of more than 40 years.
Detailed explanation-2: -Primary spontaneous pneumothorax mainly occurs at 20-30 years of age. The incidence of PSP in the United States is 7 per 100, 000 men and 1 per 100, 000 women per year[5]. Most recurrence occurs within the first year, and incidence ranges widely from 25% to 50%.
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