What are the symptoms of pneumothorax recurrence?

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There are many reasons in life may lead to the occurrence of pneumothorax, pneumothorax is mainly gas into the pleural cavity, causing gas accumulation phenomenon, serious can endanger life, but if timely and correct treatment, it can also be cured, so suffering from pneumothorax do not have to worry too much. And there are many pneumothorax friends, after treatment will appear recurrence phenomenon, what is the reason? How to treat again? Now for these two aspects of content, to share with you.

What are the symptoms of pneumothorax recurrence?

There are many reasons for recurrence of pneumothorax after treatment. Generally speaking, most of them are related to primary diseases, trauma, basic lung diseases, such as bullae, pneumonia, tuberculosis and so on. If it is the recurrence after drainage operation, it is the recurrence caused by local pleural adhesion, inflammatory stimulation and rupture of posterior pulmonary bulla.

For the recurrence of pneumothorax, the first is to do a chest X-ray examination to determine the severity of pneumothorax recurrence, if the compression of lung tissue, then it should be the first to do drainage treatment. According to the examination results, if necessary, thoracoscopic minimally invasive surgery can be done to avoid recurrence

Pneumothorax is relatively easy to relapse, so patients should pay attention to rest after treatment, and gravity activities, forced defecation or laughter and other activities that increase the pressure of chest and abdominal cavity are prohibited within three months after cure. Pay attention to prevent cold, in order to prevent cough caused by cold, in short, after cure to prevent severe lung activity, in order to prevent pneumothorax recurrence

matters needing attention

It is suggested that pneumothorax patients should do a good job in nursing work, pay attention not to smoke, less contact with smoke and dust environment and work. Pay attention to diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, in order to keep the stool unobstructed. Try to avoid heavy physical and strenuous exercise.