In a condition known as pneumothorax, the integrity of the pleural cavity is lost, which leads to a collapsed lung. What is one explanation for why this occurs?.

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Juan Camacho asked Dec 5, 2023

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In a condition known as pneumothorax, the integrity of the pleural cavity is lost, which leads to a collapsed lung. What is one explanation for why this occurs?.

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Juan Camacho asked Dec 5, 2023

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Answer: It can happen when an open injury in your lung tissue causes air to leak into the pleural space. The resulting increased pressure on the outside of your lung causes it to collapse.

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Rogier Lommers answered Dec 9, 2023