Private Ümit Batıkent Hospital Chest Diseases Specialist. Dr. Murat Yüzak, especially in young people; He said that sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath may be symptoms of diseases that require urgent intervention, such as pneumothorax (lung collapse) and pulmonary embolism.
Specialist Dr. Murat Yuzuak stated that one of the most important causes of sudden chest pain and shortness of breath in young patients is spontaneous pneumothorax, commonly known as lung collapse, and said: "Pneumothorax, which develops as a result of air leaking between the lung membranes, is more common, especially in young people. Patients apply to the emergency room with sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath. Diagnosis can be made with a chest X-ray. After the necessary surgical intervention, the patient's complaints can be resolved by re-expanding the lung." spoke.
"There are acute and chronic causes of chest pain and shortness of breath"
Stating that chest pain and shortness of breath can develop due to both acute and chronic diseases, Yüzak said that exacerbations in chronic lung diseases such as COPD and asthma can also increase shortness of breath and cause patients to apply to the emergency room. Dr. stated that these complaints can be evaluated in two groups as acute and chronic causes. "Especially acute conditions may pose a life-threatening risk and intervention must be done without wasting time," said Yuzuak.
Specialist points out that pulmonary embolism is one of the life-threatening diseases that can cause sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. Dr. Murat Yüzak emphasized that this disease should be kept in mind. Specialist Dr. Murat Yüzak stated that sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath should not be considered as a simple disorder and said, "Early diagnosis saves lives in diseases such as pneumothorax and pulmonary embolism. For this reason, it is of great importance for people who experience sudden chest pain and shortness of breath to consult a healthcare institution without delay." - ESKİŞEHİR