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What would be the symptoms (aside from labored breathing) of a punctured lung and how could you detect it?

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Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Punctured lung: Labored breathing and pain are the main symptoms. Chest x-ray will detect air around the lung.

Answered 4/9/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Pain: Pneumothorax may occur in some young folks, or in older persons with copd. Sudden pain, shortness of breath may feel air in the soft tissue -crepitance, and or sore throat. Medical exam and x-ray to confirm and guide treatments.

Answered 1/1/2017

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