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Pneumothorax in COPD PatientsBrain trainer scenario:%u2022 Man with COPD and pneumothorax in the emergency departmentMost appropriate management:%u2022 Insert a chest drain and admitKey point:%u2022 Patients with pre-existing lung disease (e.g., COPD) tolerate pneumothorax poorlyGeneral approach:%u2022 Admit these patients for close monitoring and management
