Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Pneumothorax
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Pneumothorax, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Pneumothorax. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Pneumothorax. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for 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 conditions. The list of conditions listing Pneumothorax as a complication includes:
Pneumothorax as a symptom: Conditions listing Pneumothorax as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: June 10, 2003
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