Pneumothorax Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Pneumothorax? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Pneumothorax.
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Symptoms of Pneumothorax
If you experience any of the symptoms listed below, do not assume it is due to pneumothorax. These symptoms are often caused by other, less serious health conditions. If you experience any of them, see your physician.
Symptoms of pneumothorax may occur while you are awake or while you are asleep. They can include:
- Sudden, sharp pain in the chest that becomes worse during coughing or taking deep breaths
- Acute shortness of breath
- Fever (mild)
- Fatigue
- Tightness in the chest
- Rapid heartbeat
- Bluish color of the skin due to a lack of oxygen
- Flaring of the nostrils
- Feelings of Anxiety , stress, and tension
- Hypotension, or low blood pressure
- A distended abdomen
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