___________ occurs due to a thoracic injury or surgery that allows air to enter the pleural cavity; it causes the affected lung to collapse and become nonfunctional.

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Pneumothorax is a condition where air enters the pleural cavity due to thoracic injury or surgery, causing the affected lung to collapse and become nonfunctional. Infant respiratory distress syndrome is a condition seen in premature babies due to inadequate surfactant production. Asthma and emphysema are chronic respiratory conditions that do not necessarily cause lung collapse.

___________ Occurs Due to a Thoracic Injury or Surgery That