What is acute pneumothorax?
Pneumothorax occurs when air gains access to, and accumulates in, the pleural space around the lung.
How do members experience acute pneumothorax?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acute pneumothorax*
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Common symptom
Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for acute pneumothorax*
Who has acute pneumothorax on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 21 | |
| 50s | 18 | |
| 60s | 19 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 31 | |
| Female | 56 |