Quiz: Pneumothorax
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Two layers of thin membrane (pleura) cover the lungs. When the space between the membranes fills up with air, this is called pneumothorax. There are two types of spontaneous pneumothorax–primary and secondary. Primary spontaneous pneumothorax most often occurs in which of the following groups of people?

  • A.

    Older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • B.

    People with asthma

  • C.

    People with cystic fibrosis

  • D.

    Young, tall men who smoke

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