How to recover quickly from a pneumothorax

For a quicker recovery from pneumothorax, bed rest or the option of oxygen can be used promptly in the early stages of the attack. In severe cases, thoracentesis or closed chest drainage can be considered for treatment. 1. Bed rest: For chronic attacks of mild pneumothorax or for the first attack of pneumothorax with mild symptoms, bed rest can be used to relax the pressure on the cardiovascular circulation. Strict bed rest and regular monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure, pulse rate, etc. can help to observe the effect of treatment. 2. Oxygen intake: Partial pneumothorax may be caused by the accumulation of air due to impaired mechanical ventilation, which may lead to obvious respiratory difficulties or even asphyxia. Therefore, timely supplementation of oxygen to maintain sufficient oxygen circulation can also relieve pneumothorax, and the phenomenon is more effective. 3. Surgery: For secondary pneumothorax caused by chest injury such as rib fracture, surgical program should be carried out first to repair the tissue damage before treating pneumothorax. Thoracentesis and closed chest drainage can effectively improve lung ventilation and promote the recovery of lung tissue and alveoli. An episode of pneumothorax affects the respiratory cycle and may cause varying degrees of hypoxic tissue damage in severe cases, so early treatment is needed.