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  Pneumothorax, which is also known as a collapsed lung, cannot be prevented and can occur for no obvious reason. Any blunt or penetrating injury to the chest can cause lung collapse.

  Pneumothorax: Causes and Complications

  By Shenia K. HERWriter Blogger on November 16, 2011 - 12:06pm
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  Pneumothorax, otherwise known as a collapsed lung, is the collection of air in the space around the lungs.

  Pneumothorax: Causes and Who Is Most at Risk

  By Shenia K. HERWriter Blogger on November 14, 2011 - 6:00am
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  What are Lung Function Tests? Lung function tests are also known as pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and can be completed through a variety of methods. The purpose of the lung function ...

  The 411 on Lung Function Tests

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on April 14, 2010 - 1:42pm
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  What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? In rheumatoid arthritis, the body's immune system produces antibodies that fight against healthy cells and tissues resulting in chronic inflammation (more ...

  Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Lungs

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on April 5, 2010 - 12:47pm
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  Pleurisy and other pleural disorders affect the pleura, which is a large, thin sheet or membrane of tissue that is wrapped around the outside of the lungs and lines the inside of the ...

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  Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion and Pneumothorax - What Are They?

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on November 25, 2009 - 7:40am