How is pneumothorax symptom treated

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Pneumothorax is a kind of pneumothorax state caused by gas entering the pleural cavity. It belongs to pulmonary emergency. Timely treatment has a good prognosis, and serious cases can endanger life. Let's see how pneumothorax symptoms are treated.

How is pneumothorax symptom treated

First of all: pneumothorax patients should absolutely rest in bed, fully inhale oxygen, and speak less as far as possible, so as to reduce lung activity, which is conducive to gas absorption and lung recruitment. It is suitable for the first attack with lung collapse less than 20% without dyspnea.

Secondly, exhaust therapy is suitable for patients with obvious dyspnea and severe lung compression, especially those with tension pneumothorax who need emergency exhaust.

Finally: due to the high recurrence rate of spontaneous pneumothorax, in order to prevent recurrence, simple physical and chemical agents, immune activators, fibrin supplements, medical adhesives and biological stimulants were introduced into the pleural cavity to make the visceral and mural layers of pleural adhesion, so as to eliminate the pleural space and make no place for the accumulation of air. Surgical treatment needs to determine the specific operation method according to the condition, so as to achieve the best treatment effect.

matters needing attention

At the same time, the drainage tube should not be twisted or twisted when the drainage tube is closed. Pneumothorax patients usually have to adjust their mentality, any abnormal situation should be timely communication with medical staff.