Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy: Definition, Symptoms & Causes

Pneumothorax and Atelectasis: Similarities, Differences & Causes

As a smoker or vaper your chances of developing Pneumothorax (also known as a collapsed lung) are significantly higher as compared to a non-smoker or someone who quits smoking. A pneumothorax is a collapsed lung. A pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse. Symptoms usually include sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. On some occasions, a collapsed lung can be a life-threatening even