Causes of Pneumothorax

Underlying condition causes of Pneumothorax: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Pneumothorax) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Pneumothorax includes:

• Punctured lung
• Lung injury
• Fractured rib
• Penetrating chest injury
• Excessively deep breath
• Forceful outburst of laughing
• Emphysema
• Asthma
• Tuberculosis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Lung inflammation (see Lung symptoms)
• Lung infection
• Lung abscess
• Lung fistula (type of Fistula)
• Air travel
• Scuba diving

Pneumothorax as a complication: Other conditions that might have Pneumothorax as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Pneumothorax. The list of conditions listing Pneumothorax as a complication in our database includes:

• Adult respiratory distress syndrome
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
• Tuberculosis

Pneumothorax as a symptom: Conditions listing Pneumothorax as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Pneumothorax. The list of conditions listing Pneumothorax as a symptom in our database includes:

• Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Related information for causes of Pneumothorax: Further relevant information on causes of Pneumothorax may be found in the risk factors for Pneumothorax and underlying causes of Pneumothorax.
Last revision: June 10, 2003

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