Tension Pneumothorax
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A tension pneumothorax is a situation in which air progressively builds up in the space surrounding the lung and cannot escape, placing pressure on the lung and other structures of the chest. It is considered a medical emergency.
How it can present: it usually involves severe, rapidly developing difficulty breathing, chest pain, and a worsening sensation of shortness of breath.
When to seek care? In the case of sudden, severe difficulty breathing or intense chest pain, emergency care should be sought immediately, since it requires prompt action.
Which specialist treats it? the respiratory system falls under the care of the pulmonologist; in the acute moment it is handled as an emergency. Knowing the warning signs helps in seeking professional help without delay.
Data on 28 doctors who treat tension pneumothorax
Which specialist treats tension pneumothorax?
Tension pneumothorax is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention from a pulmonologist, a specialist in respiratory conditions. Seek urgent medical care if you have severe chest pain and difficulty breathing. You can find pulmonologists available.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tension pneumothorax
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Dr. Axel Bermúdez Sotelo
Dr. Joel Ruben Canuto Resendiz
Frequently asked questions
What is tension pneumothorax?
A tension pneumothorax is a situation in which air progressively builds up in the space surrounding the lung and cannot escape, placing pressure on the lung and other structures of the chest. It is considered a medical emergency.
Which doctor treats tension pneumothorax?
Tension pneumothorax is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention from a pulmonologist, a specialist in respiratory conditions. Seek urgent medical care if you have severe chest pain and difficulty breathing. You can find pulmonologists available.