A Pneumothorax Typically Causes

Question

A pneumothorax typically causes
A) COPD.
B) emphysema.
C) atelectasis.
D) loss of surfactant.
E) elevated intrapulmonary pressure.

Accepted Answer

A pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural cavity, which can cause the lung to collapse and lead to atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of lung tissue).