Characteristics of tension pneumothorax?

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Tension pneumothorax, also known as high-pressure pneumothorax, can occur in anyone. The cause of the disease is related to lung laceration or bronchial rupture. The rupture of pulmonary bubble is also a common inducement. Air can enter the pleural cavity through the gap, but the air in the cavity cannot be discharged. When the air accumulates in the pleural cavity to a certain extent, it will induce diseases. In severe cases, high-pressure air will squeeze into the mediastinum. What are the characteristics of tension pneumothorax? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Characteristics of tension pneumothorax?

The common symptoms are shortness of breath and dyspnea. Severe hypoxia can lead to irritability, cyanosis, poor breathing and even asphyxia. The examination showed subcutaneous edema, auscultation breath sound disappeared, X-ray showed that the air gathered in the pleural cavity, resulting in lung collapse, heart shadow shift, trachea shift. After exhausting, the symptoms are obviously alleviated, but the symptoms will recur. Severe pneumothorax patients with bronchial rupture, need first aid, otherwise it will endanger life.

Pleural effusion, mediastinal displacement, lung collapse and other conditions can be known after X-ray examination. In addition, after X-ray examination, we can also know the patient's lung condition and pleural adhesion. When a large number of pneumothorax, X-ray showed bullae at the apex of the lung, the lung was squeezed, and there was shadow in the hilar area. When there is adhesion in the chest, the lung is compressed to the hilum; In the presence of hemopneumothorax, the lung was lobulated and compressed, and the liquid gas level could be seen; When combined with mediastinal emphysema, subcutaneous pneumatosis could be seen.

There were bullae in the apex of the lung, pneumothorax and effusion. The compression of the lung and the volume of gas in the chest can be known in the examination. If the volume is small, it is easy to miss diagnosis on chest X-ray; Limited pneumothorax, also easy to miss diagnosis. Lung CT scan has the disadvantage of affecting overlap, especially pay attention to the scan results. 　

matters needing attention

Life must pay more attention to rest, eat more light food, eat less spicy food, don't do too intense exercise, absolutely can't smoke, tension pneumothorax patients stay in the place also absolutely can't have any smoke smell, smoke smell can also induce your disease.