Journal created:
on 28 April 2005 (#6944903)
Updated:
on 5 October 2012
Membership:
Open
Posting Access:
All Members , Moderated
Description:
A support group and forum for those affected by pneumothorax
pneu·mo·tho·rax
n.
Accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity, occurring as a result of disease or injury, or sometimes induced to collapse the lung in the treatment of tuberculosis and other lung diseases.
This is a community for those who have had pneumothoraxes (spontaneous or other) or know someone who has had them. People who are just interested in pneumothoraxes are also welcome!
n.
Accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity, occurring as a result of disease or injury, or sometimes induced to collapse the lung in the treatment of tuberculosis and other lung diseases.
This is a community for those who have had pneumothoraxes (spontaneous or other) or know someone who has had them. People who are just interested in pneumothoraxes are also welcome!
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