Which medical condition involves collection of air in the pleural cavity that causes the lung to collapse?
A) Acidosis
B) Pneumoconiosis
C) Pneumothorax
D) Pleurisy
E) Pleuritis

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Pneumothorax involves collection of air in the pleural cavity that causes the lung to collapse. Acidosis refers to increased acidity of the blood, while pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of dust particles. Pleurisy and pleuritis both refer to inflammation of the pleura, the lining around the lungs, but do not necessarily involve air accumulation in the pleural cavity.

Which Medical Condition Involves Collection of Air in the Pleural