How does pneumothorax heal?

Whether pneumothorax can self-heal is related to many factors and cannot be generalized. Some methods may help pneumothorax self-heal, but for some people, pneumothorax self-healing is difficult and requires close observation or timely medical treatment. Whether pneumothorax can self-heal is related to factors such as pneumothorax type and lung compression degree, and cannot be generalized. The following are some methods that may help pneumothorax self-heal: 1. Rest: 2. Oxygen inhalation: If there is hypoxemia, oxygen inhalation should be done in time. 3. Exhaust: If pneumothorax causes severe lung compression and obvious dyspnea, exhaust treatment is required, such as thoracentesis or closed drainage.4. Treatment of primary disease: Active treatment of primary diseases, such as lung infections, tuberculosis, etc., can help prevent recurrence of pneumothorax. 5. Regular reexamination: After the pneumothorax has healed, regular chest X-rays or CT scans are needed to understand the recovery of the lungs. It should be noted that It is difficult for the following groups to recover from pneumothorax and require close observation or timely medical treatment: 1. Elderly patients: Elderly lung function is poor, pneumothorax self-healing is more difficult. 2. Patients with more underlying diseases: such as emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumothorax self-healing is more difficult. 3. Tension pneumothorax patients: tension pneumothorax is a serious pneumothorax, need to seek medical attention in time, closed drainage and other treatment, otherwise may lead to serious consequences. 4. Patients with recurrent pneumothorax: If pneumothorax recurs, it is difficult to self-heal, and further examination and treatment are needed to clarify the cause. In short, the self-healing of pneumothorax needs to be judged according to the specific situation. If there are symptoms of pneumothorax, seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice for treatment.