Pneumothorax

Western Diagnosis
Air in the pleural cavity

**Etiology**
1. Trauma 2. Spontaneous - simple vs. complicated

**Signs & Symptoms**
1. Dyspnea 2. Chest pain on pressure 3. Cough 4. Cyanosis 5. Sweating 6. Hypotension 7. Trachea deviates to opposite side 8. Weak and rapid pulse

Treatment
1. Emergency room (rule out MI)