1. David Sunwoo F Block

2. Chest pain Radiating pain to the shoulder or back Coughing (irritation of the diaphragm) Cardiovascular collapse and shock

3. Trauma to chest cavity Tall, thin people are prone to a spontaneous pneumothorax Spontaneous Pneumothorax Condition in which the lung collapses with no apparent injury or trauma Smokers = greater risk Shortness of breath and sharp, stabbing chest pain Traumatic Pneumothorax Disease-related Pneumothorax

4. Aspiration of the free air Chest tube insertion Surgery (hole in the lung)

5. Avoid high altitudes No scuba diving No smoking Avoid second hand smoking as well

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