Which of the following is the correct description of a pneumothorax?
A)Air in the pleural space
B)Blood in the pleural space
C)Three or more consecutive broken ribs
D)Right heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension
E)Inflammation of the pleura

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A pneumothorax is a condition in which there is air in the pleural space, which can cause lung collapse and difficulty breathing.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Description of a Pneumothorax