📌 What is it?
This happens when air gets trapped in the chest and causes one lung to collapse. It puts pressure on the heart and can kill within minutes if not treated.
⚠️ Causes:
• Chest injury (like accident or stabbing)
• Lung diseases (like TB or asthma)
• Medical accidents (like wrong injection)
• It can also happen suddenly without a cause
🩺 Symptoms:
• Sudden sharp chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Fast heartbeat
• Cold hands and lips turning blue
• Person may faint or collapse
Treatment:
• Emergency care at the hospital
• Doctor will release the trapped air using a needle or chest tube
• Oxygen support
✅ Prevention:
• Treat lung infections early
• Avoid fights or dangerous jobs without protection
• Don’t smoke
• Be careful with medical procedures
