Difficulty in breathing when the chest is hit may be pneumothorax, hemopneumothorax, traumatic asphyxia, etc. It is necessary to find out X-ray, CT, etc., and treat conservatively or surgically according to the condition.
1. Pneumothorax: a state of accumulation of gas into the pleural cavity. It is categorized into closed pneumothorax, open pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax. It is usually diagnosed by X-ray, intrathoracic pressure measurement, blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests, and can be treated by pleural adhesion, exhaustion and surgery.
2. Hemothorax: Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is hemothorax, and its co-existence with pneumothorax is called hemopneumothorax. If the amount of blood is small, thoracentesis is performed to discharge the accumulated blood. Above moderate amount of hemothorax, hemothorax persists should be actively installed thoracic closed drainage. Progressive hemothorax should be promptly performed open heart surgery to remove the blood clot.
3. Traumatic asphyxia: blunt violence to the chest resulting in mucosal, extensive skin, and hemorrhagic damage to the upper body. The prognosis depends on the duration, the amount of pressure exerted, and the presence or absence of combined injuries. Most hemorrhagic spots and petechiae on the skin and mucous membranes disappear spontaneously after 2 to 3 weeks. In a few cases, cardiac and respiratory arrest occurs after the pressure is relieved. Adequate preparations should be made for resuscitation.
If you feel unwell after the impact, you need to seek immediate medical attention and do not take medication on your own to avoid serious complications.