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Divyansh, who topped the medical entrance exam NEET, has a serious lung disease. This disease is commonly called lung shrinkage.
Divyansh, a resident of Haryana, has performed brilliantly in the medical entrance exam NEET and has secured first place in the whole country. He has scored 720 out of 720 marks in the exam. According to reports, Divyansh is suffering from a serious lung disease called pneumothorax. Pneumothorax is commonly known as collapse of the lungs.
Divyansh told in an interview that after recovering from lung disease, I got dengue. I was in bed for a week and after recovering, my mother fell ill. I took care of her and went to the hospital every day. After everything was fine, I started studying again. Other students were far ahead of me in the syllabus, but I focused on myself and followed the guidance of my teachers. Divyansh's success story is an inspiration for millions of students across the country.
What is pneumothorax?
A pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This air puts pressure on the outside of the lungs, causing them to collapse. A pneumothorax can be a complete collapse of the lung or a partial collapse, depending on how much air has accumulated.
Types of pneumothorax
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax: It occurs for no apparent reason and without any underlying lung disease. It is most often seen in tall, lean young adults, especially men.
Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax: This occurs in people who already have lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis or tuberculosis. Small blisters (blebs) can form in the diseased lung tissue that can burst and damage the lung.
Traumatic pneumothorax: It results from a chest injury, such as a broken rib, gunshot wound, or knife wound, that punctures the lung or chest wall. Medical procedures involving the chest, such as biopsy, central line placement, or mechanical ventilation can also cause traumatic pneumothorax. Tension pneumothorax
This is a severe form of pneumothorax in which the pressure in the chest increases significantly, causing a shift in the mediastinum and putting pressure on the heart and other lungs. It can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical intervention ,
Symptoms of pneumothorax
* Sudden, severe pain in the chest that gets worse with breathing or coughing.
* Difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
* fast heartbeat
* Tiredness
* Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen)
* If the pneumothorax becomes severe (tension pneumothorax), symptoms may include low blood pressure, shortness of breath, and shifting of the windpipe to the opposite side of the affected chest
Prevention and Management of Pneumothorax
* Smoking increases the risk of pneumothorax, especially in people who already have lung disease.
* Avoid going to high altitudes and scuba diving. These activities may increase the risk of pneumothorax in susceptible people.
* For people with lung disease, regular screening and monitoring can help manage conditions that may increase the risk of developing a pneumothorax.