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  2. Pneumothorax - Wikipedia

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    Traumatic pneumothorax may also be observed in those exposed to blasts, even when there is no apparent injury to the chest. [9] Traumatic pneumothoraces may be classified as "open" or "closed". In an open pneumothorax, there is a passage from the external environment into the pleural space through the chest wall.

  3. Tracheal deviation - Wikipedia

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    Image shows early occurrence of tracheal deviation. Tracheal deviation is a clinical sign that results from unequal intrathoracic pressure within the chest cavity.It is most commonly associated with traumatic pneumothorax, but can be caused by a number of both acute and chronic health issues, such as pneumonectomy, atelectasis, pleural effusion, fibrothorax (pleural fibrosis), or some cancers ...

  4. 65 Unsettling Medical Facts That Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

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    The older you are when you get pregnant (pre-menopause), the more likely you could have a multiples pregnancy. 2. You are likely to be the most fertile right before you begin menopause.

  5. Nitrous oxide (medication) - Wikipedia

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    Common uses include during childbirth, following trauma, and as part of end-of-life care. [2] Onset of effect is typically within half a minute, and the effect lasts for about a minute. [1] Nitrous oxide was discovered between 1772 and 1793 and used for anesthesia in 1844. [3] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines ...

  6. You're about to hear more about America's top killer: How to ...

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    Manage stress, get enough rest. Americans work, a lot.We also have a lot of debt.These can cause stress, which feeds into high blood pressure and unhealthy eating, drinking and smoking habits.

  7. Catamenial pneumothorax - Wikipedia

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    Catamenial pneumothorax is a spontaneous pneumothorax that recurs during menstruation, within 72 hours before or after the onset of a cycle. [1] It usually involves the right side of the chest and right lung, and is associated with thoracic endometriosis . [ 2 ]

  8. Diaphragmatic excursion - Wikipedia

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    Then the provider will measure the distance between the two spots. Repeat on the other side, is usually higher up on the right side. If it is less than 3–5 cm the patient may have a pneumonia or a pneumothorax in which a chest x-ray is diagnostic for either. [1]

  9. Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on ...

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    If you get the flu, the experts recommend staying home. Most people will recover without treatment, but supportive care like rest, hydration and over-the-counter drugs can help manage symptoms.