Pneumothorax: This is a collapsed lung, which can increase pressure in the chest and move the trachea. Scoliosis : Severe scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, can sometimes put pressure on the ...

A 36-year-old woman with recurrent pneumothorax and no clear risk factors is found to have a rare inherited syndrome, diagnosed only through genetic testing.

In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases, according to a new study.

New York Pelicans guard CJ McCollum got a pretty scary diagnosis on Sunday. After the Pelicans game on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks, McCollum was diagnosed with a partially collapsed lung.

Smoking marijuana can raise risk of lung disease, chest scans indicate. ... Paraseptal emphysema can sometimes lead to a collapsed lung, which can be life-threatening, Tashkin said.