A spontaneous pneumothorax is?

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A spontaneous pneumothorax is?
A . More common is women than men
B . Caused by an impact to the chest that penetrates the lung
C . A sudden accumulation of air in the pleural space
D . Only seen in people with COPD

Answer: C

Explanation:

Spontaneous pneumothorax is commonly seen in COPD Patients, but can also be caused by a rupture of certain types of blisters in the lung.