What Happens as a Result of a Pneumothorax

Question

What happens as a result of a pneumothorax?
A)Lungs inflate.
B)Lungs collapse.
C)Lungs exhale.
D)Lungs rotate.

Accepted Answer

A pneumothorax is a condition in which air or gas accumulates in the pleural space, the area between the lungs and the chest wall. This can cause the lungs to collapse, as the air or gas puts pressure on them.