2006-12-06 12:09:52 · 4 answers · asked by Bhargav S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I have to disagree with the doctor to a certain degree. Although each lung has its own pleural space, it is still possible for both of your lungs to collapse at the same time. For example, rib fractures and other types of trauma affecting both sides of the chest are known to cause bilateral pneumothoraces. Just a little bit of added information to the doctors otherwise great answer.
2006-12-06 13:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by spyderman7652000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lung collapses because the plural surface integrity has been breached, this usually happens because of any form of blunt trauma force, from within or outside. It is possible for a person to have bilateral pneumothorax, but usually caused from a crushing injury, ie broken ribs puncturing the lung.
2006-12-06 21:17:53 · answer #2 · answered by sassy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pneumothorax is a collection of air in the pleural space - the area between the visceral and parietal pleura. You have separate pleura for each lung, so with a pneumothorax, only one lung collapses.
2006-12-06 20:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If both lungs collapse there is a high risk of suffocation unless there is prompt medical intervention.
2006-12-07 09:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋