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Tension Pneumothorax
Diagnosis of Tension Pneumothorax
A doctor's evaluation Whenever possible, doctors diagnose tension pneumothorax based on the person's history, symptoms, and examination results. For example, one side of the chest may bulge (be distended), and doctors may hear a hollow sound when they tap it. When they listen to the chest with a stethoscope, they may not hear any air flowing to the lung. Because tension pneumothorax is an emergency, doctors begin treatment immediately rather than doing tests. 