Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax occurs when air enters the space surrounding the lung, between it and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse partially or fully and lose its ability to fill with air.
Common symptoms: sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, and, at times, rapid breathing.
Common causes: it can arise spontaneously or as a result of trauma or certain lung conditions.
When should you see a doctor? the sudden onset of chest pain with difficulty breathing requires immediate emergency care.
Which specialist treats it? it is evaluated by the pulmonologist, the thoracic surgeon, and the emergency physician depending on the situation. When signs of this kind appear, the safest choice is to seek professional evaluation as soon as possible.
Data on 142 doctors who treat pneumothorax
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Doctors specialized in pneumothorax
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Frequently asked questions
What is pneumothorax?
A pneumothorax occurs when air enters the space surrounding the lung, between it and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse partially or fully and lose its ability to fill with air.
Which doctor treats pneumothorax?
Pneumothorax is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, general surgeon, general practitioner, pulmonologist, emergency physician, oncologist, pulmonologist.