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What is Which of the following is the cause of sudden and unexpected onset of dyspnea at rest: September 2011 and explain in detail?
Ans. B: Spontaneous pneumothorax Sudden and unexpected dyspneic episodes at rest can be associated with pulmonary emboli, spontaneous pneumothorax, hypercapnea secondary to breath holding, or anxiety Pneumothorax: Presence of gas in pleural space Sudden dyspnea followed by cough and chest pain is seen Primary Spontaneous pneumothorax: occurs without antecedent history of trauma to thorax Common in males/ smokers - Rupture of subpleural bleb is a common cause Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in presence of underlying lung pathology A traumatic pneumothorax results from penetrating or non-penetrating injury Intrapleural pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure in open pneumothorax