What is tension pneumothorax

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Speaking of pneumothorax, I believe many people have heard of this disease in peacetime, and among the more common types, tension pneumothorax is the most common in life. Therefore, this article will introduce the related common sense of tension pneumothorax.

What is tension pneumothorax

First of all: tension pneumothorax refers to the rupture of larger pulmonary bubbles or larger and deeper lung laceration or bronchial rupture, the gap is connected with the pleural cavity, and forms a one-way valve, also known as high-pressure pneumothorax.

Secondly, when inspiratory, the air enters into the pleural cavity from the fissure, while when expiratory, the valve closes, and the air in the cavity cannot be discharged, causing the pressure in the pleural cavity to rise continuously, pressing the lung to collapse gradually, pushing the mediastinum to the healthy side, squeezing the healthy side lung, thus causing serious obstacles in respiratory and circulatory functions. If the high-pressure air in the pleural cavity is squeezed into the mediastinum, it spreads to the subcutaneous group Woven, the formation of neck, face, chest and other subcutaneous emphysema.

Finally: tension pneumothorax refers to the leakage channel of pleural cavity in the form of one-way valve. When inhaled, the pressure in pleural cavity decreases, the valve opens, the gas enters, when exhaled, the pressure in pleural cavity increases, the valve closes, and the gas cannot be discharged. The lung, bronchus and chest wall injury wound of traumatic pneumothorax can act as a single channel valve membrane, and the pleural break of spontaneous pneumothorax can also form such a valve .

matters needing attention

After suffering from tension pneumothorax disease, we must have a lot of knowledge about the disease. At the same time, we should pay attention to light diet. We should not eat spicy and sour food. If possible, we'd better drink some soup frequently.