Duration: 10 weeks. This training program is designed to prepare you for a 10K event. Whether you are new to 10K training or have a time goal in mind, this program will get you there.
Lesson Summary. Pneumothorax is a collapsed lung due to gas in the pleural space of the chest. It can be open (air leaking in from outside via puncture) or closed (chest wall intact). The three major types of pneumothorax are: Spontaneous pneumothorax, which occurs suddenly or for no distinguishable reason.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: A chest tube is also known as chest drain or chest drainage tube. It is a plastic tube that is put through the side of your chest. It is placed to remove air, blood, or fluid from around your lungs. The lungs are covered by two layers of tissue called pleura.