What is the cause of trachea shifting to the contralateral side

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There are some friends who have trachea shifting to the healthy side, which will have a certain impact on their health, so we must find out the reason for trachea shifting to the healthy side, so as to suit the medicine to the case.

What is the cause of trachea shifting to the contralateral side

First, the trachea shift to the healthy side may be caused by atelectasis. Excessive collapse of the lung can make the trachea shift to the affected side. The symptoms included dyspnea, shortness of breath, chest pain, dry cough, percussion dullness, voice tremor, decreased breath sound, prolonged inspiratory phase, depressed sternum and intercostal space.

Secondly, the trachea shift to the contralateral side may be caused by hiatal hernia, abdominal organs into the chest can cause trachea shift to the contralateral side, the degree of impact on respiratory function depends on the size of hernia. Other symptoms include heartburn, nausea or vomiting, chest or abdominal pain.

Third, the shift of the trachea to the contralateral side may be caused by kyphosis and scoliosis. This disease can cause the deviation of the ribs and mediastinum, and cause the trachea to shift to the compressed side. It is characterized by dry cough, dyspnea, asymmetric pulmonary dilatation, asymmetric breathing sound, and back pain and fatigue.

matters needing attention

Trachea shift to the healthy side, we must go to the hospital in time, choose the method suitable for their own treatment, so as not to miss the best opportunity for treatment.