Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination indicated a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Could you please tell me what the symptoms of pneumothorax and pulmonary embolism are?Doctor's answer:
Hello, welcome to consult. Pneumothorax and pulmonary embolism are two different diseases. Pneumothorax and pulmonary embolism have some similarities in symptoms. However, the mechanisms and relief are completely different. Pneumothorax may recur with sudden unilateral chest pain, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. It may also recur with coughing, but it is usually mild and without phlegm. Pulmonary embolism often suddenly recurs with difficulty breathing, and may also be accompanied by coughing, coughing with phlegm, and coughing with blood.