Prevalence and patient risk factors for pneumothorax in COVID-19 and in influenza pneumonia: a nationwide comparative analysis.

Sanya ChandnaKavin RajAnkit AgrawalSaumya NandaKeerthana Jyotheeswara PillaiUmesh BhagatSuryansh BajajSuhail RaoofAtul C Mehta

Published in: Journal of thoracic disease (2024)

COVID-19 patients who develop pneumothorax have a poor prognosis. Several risk factors for the development of pneumothorax were identified. Patients with these risk factors should be prioritized in applying evidence-based guidelines to prevent pneumothorax.

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poor prognosis
risk factors
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long non coding rna
coronavirus disease
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intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation