Multiple choice

The term collapsed lung is used for the disease

  1. acute bronchitis

  2. chronic bronchitis

  3. pneumothorax

  4. agonal respiration

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Explanation

A collapsed lung or pneumothorax is the collection of air in the space around the lungs. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so, it cannot expand as much as it normally does when one takes a breath.

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