A pneumothorax typically causes
A) COPD.
B) emphysema.
C) atelectasis.
D) loss of surfactant.
E) elevated intrapulmonary pressure.

Name: A pneumothorax typically causes A) COPD. B) emphysema. C) atelectasis. D) loss of surfactant. E) elevated intrapulmonary pressure.
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A pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural cavity, which can cause the lung to collapse and lead to atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of lung tissue).

A Pneumothorax Typically Causes