Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Collapsed lung) that could possibly cause Collapsed lung includes:
To research the causes of Collapsed lung, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Collapsed lung:
Causes of Broader Categories of Collapsed lung: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Collapsed lung as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Collapsed lung. Our database lists the following as having Collapsed lung as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Collapsed lung as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Collapsed lung. Our database lists the following as having Collapsed lung as a symptom of that condition:
Causes: Collapsed lung:
Usually air inside the chest but outside the lung (pneumothorax); see causes of pneumothorax.
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Collapsed lung may be found in:
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