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Pneumothorax-II

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Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
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A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.

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Iatrogenic Pneumothorax during Acupuncture: Case Report.

Wen-Shan Chiu¹, Yu-Wen Lu¹, Ting-Hsuan Lien¹

¹Department of Chinese Medicine, Show Chawn Memorial Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan.

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Summary

Acupuncture near the neck or shoulder can cause pneumothorax, a collapsed lung. Physicians should assess patient history for lung conditions before performing acupuncture to mitigate this rare risk.

Keywords:

acupuncture chronic pulmonary diseases iatrogenic pneumothorax imaging

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Area of Science:

Medical Science
Pulmonology
Integrative Medicine

Background:

Acupuncture is a common pain management technique.
Neck and shoulder acupuncture carry a risk of pneumothorax.
Iatrogenic pneumothorax is a potential complication of acupuncture.

Observation:

Two cases of iatrogenic pneumothorax following acupuncture are reported.
Patients experienced lung complications after neck/shoulder acupuncture.
Risk factors for pneumothorax post-acupuncture were identified.

Findings:

Acupuncture in the neck or shoulder region is a risk factor for pneumothorax.
Patients with chronic pulmonary diseases face a higher risk.
Thorough patient history and caution are crucial before acupuncture.

Implications:

Physicians must consider acupuncture's pneumothorax risk, especially with pre-existing lung conditions.
Pre-acupuncture patient evaluation is essential to identify at-risk individuals.
Imaging may be necessary to rule out pneumothorax after acupuncture, even with low incidence.