Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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A spontaneous pneumothorax is the entry of air into the space surrounding the lung without any prior blow or injury, causing the lung to collapse fully or partially.
Common symptoms: It usually appears suddenly with chest pain on one side and difficulty breathing, which can vary in intensity.
When should you see a doctor? Because this is a condition that can compromise breathing, sudden chest pain with shortness of breath warrants seeking care without delay.
Which specialist treats it? Its evaluation falls to the pulmonologist and, in situations that call for it, the thoracic surgeon; emergency services also take part in the initial care.
Data on 118 doctors who treat spontaneous pneumothorax
Which specialist treats spontaneous pneumothorax?
Spontaneous pneumothorax should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, and by a cardiothoracic surgeon when surgical intervention is needed. An emergency medicine physician or general practitioner can provide initial care. Seek prompt medical attention if you have sudden chest pain or difficulty breathing.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in spontaneous pneumothorax
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Frequently asked questions
What is spontaneous pneumothorax?
A spontaneous pneumothorax is the entry of air into the space surrounding the lung without any prior blow or injury, causing the lung to collapse fully or partially.
Which doctor treats spontaneous pneumothorax?
Spontaneous pneumothorax should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, and by a cardiothoracic surgeon when surgical intervention is needed. An emergency medicine physician or general practitioner can provide initial care. Seek prompt medical attention if you have sudden chest pain or difficulty breathing.