Tension pneumothorax
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Tension pneumothorax occurs when air accumulates between the chest wall and the lung and increases pressure in the chest, reducing the amount of blood returned to the heart.
Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and a racing heart, followed by shock.
Doctors can usually diagnose tension pneumothorax based on the person
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