Question 1

what are the tests for leaking air inside chest?

Accepted Answer

Chest xray and CT: It can be discovered on simple chest xray and can be followed that way. Ct is more sensitive for smaller amounts of air and can often evaluate the cause.

Question 2

what are the common symptoms of leaking air inside chest?

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Pain: The most common symptom is pain, often worse with breathing, if the pneumothorax gets worse, you could get short of breath or have low blood pressure. Untreated pneumothoraces can be fatal.

Question 3

can you tell me about air leaking from lungs into chest cavity?

Accepted Answer

Lets review your que: Your lungs are lined by 2 thin layers named pleura. Trauma, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma/COPD can cause  a break in the lining allowing air to fill this space. Pneumothorax of 10% or less are usually observed and resolve on own. Larger ones usually need a tube placed called a chest tube and this helps remove the air/fluid/blood to be removed. Severe pneumothorax can cause respiratory distress and th

Question 4

bubbling sensation when i lay down in my back and chest, i have a cough and a little bit of a cold.i hope its not an air leak! please help?

Accepted Answer

Breathlessness: Your symptoms sound concerning - especially with the breathlessness, chest pain and that sensation of bubbling. You should get checked out by a physician and have an x ray as soon as possible.

Question 5

back in march, i suffered a spontaneous pneumomediastinum. scans showed nothing and the docs said ill just absorb the air. i can still feel air leaking months later. i smoke weed to help my anxiety. if the weed were to leak out what would happen?

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See details : Your doctor need to evaluate you for your present situation by examination and running some test

Question 6

wedge resection right lung 1/15/15.  still have chest tube in due to small air leak. painful barking cough just started.  what is it?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: Could be a normal reaction from the breathing tube you had during the surgery. Could also be an upper respiratory infection. Other than causing pain at the incision site, its probably not dangerous. Ask your doctor when he/she is making rounds, or at your next visit. Can try some cough suppressant in he mean time. Hope this helps!

Question 7

my boyfriend has a keloid on his chest and sometimes it leaks clear puss like fluid ....what does this mean and is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Keloid: It is not unusual for keloid scars to have cystic base. I would suggest trying  Vit E Cream  twice a day

Question 8

my father is in the hospital because he had chest pain. today, we were told he had leaking troponin. no mention of an mi. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Troponin: Troponin leak associated with chest pain is an MI until proven otherwise, this is likely why your dad is in the hospital. Discuss the situation with the doctor taking care of him. There are other reasons for troponin elevation including false elevations so ask the doctor with the most information about your dad.

Question 9

can a leaking heart valve be repaired and/or replaced without opening the chest?

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Yes: There are more and more cases of so called minimally invasive surgery or endovascular surgery done today.  It would depend on the condition of the patient and the type of disease being treated.

Question 10

manytimes i wake up with heaviness on chest&decreases when i get up.is it associated with moderate pulm htn with 3mild valves leaking presented?

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May be the reason: Without more information it's hard to discuss. I would advise that you discuss this with your cardiologist

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Bubbling sensation when i lay down in my back and chest, i have a cough and a little bit of a cold.i hope its not an air leak! please help?

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Back in march, i suffered a spontaneous pneumomediastinum. scans showed nothing and the docs said ill just absorb the air. i can still feel air leaking months later. i smoke weed to help my anxiety. if the weed were to leak out what would happen?

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Wedge resection right lung 1/15/15. still have chest tube in due to small air leak. painful barking cough just started. what is it?

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My boyfriend has a keloid on his chest and sometimes it leaks clear puss like fluid ....what does this mean and is it normal?

A member asked:

My father is in the hospital because he had chest pain. today, we were told he had leaking troponin. no mention of an mi. what causes this?

A member asked:

Can a leaking heart valve be repaired and/or replaced without opening the chest?

A member asked:

Manytimes i wake up with heaviness on chest&decreases when i get up.is it associated with moderate pulm htn with 3mild valves leaking presented?

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