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Pneumothorax: Overview%u2022 Collection of air in the pleural cavity causing lung collapseDefinition:%u2022 Primary (spontaneous) or Secondary (traumatic or disease-related)Types:%u2022 Primary: Often in young, tall, thin individuals; smoking and Marfan syndrome are risk factors%u2022 Secondary: Trauma (RTA, stab injuries), COPD, etc.Causes:
