Is pneumothorax contagious

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Pneumothorax is usually caused by suffocation when defecating, which often leads to people's dyspnea. Let me share with you whether pneumothorax is contagious.

Is pneumothorax contagious

First of all, this disease is not caused by some bacteria, it is caused by frequent suffocation, so there is no chance of pneumothorax infection.

Secondly, primary pneumothorax is also called idiopathic pneumothorax. It refers to the pneumothorax of healthy people whose lung routine X-ray examination failed to find obvious lesions. It occurs in young people, especially in men who are thin and long. According to the foreign literature, this kind of pneumothorax takes the first place in spontaneous pneumothorax, while in China it is mainly secondary pneumothorax.

Finally, pleurodesis should be performed in patients with recurrent pneumothorax. Traumatic pneumothorax can be treated according to the principle of spontaneous pneumothorax, but timely diagnosis, active rescue, prevention of complications and recurrence should be emphasized.

matters needing attention

Pneumothorax is a disease that occurs repeatedly in our daily life. Therefore, after treatment, we must avoid suffocation. We must protect our lungs. When we go out, we should try to wear masks and eat more light food, which is also helpful for our constitution.