A neonate with pulmonary interstitial emphysema has developed a pneumothorax. In the early stages, a pneumothorax will manifest itself clinically as _____ disorder.

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A pneumothorax, which involves the presence of air in the pleural space, leads to a reduction in lung volume. This condition primarily causes a restrictive pulmonary disorder because it limits the lung's ability to expand during inhalation.

A Neonate with Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema Has Developed a Pneumothorax