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.
When it comes to pneumothorax, the goal of treatment is to relieve the pressure on the lung, allowing it to re-expand. In cases where the larger area of the lung has collapsed, it is likely that a chest tube or needle will be used to help remove the excess air.