A ____ arises when air enters the lung and escapes into the pleural cavity through the damaged section and compresses the heart, lung, and great vessels.

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A tension pneumothorax occurs when air enters the pleural cavity and cannot escape, causing increasing pressure and compressing the organs in the thoracic cavity, including the heart, lungs, and great vessels. This can have life-threatening consequences if not treated promptly.

A ____ Arises When Air Enters the Lung and Escapes