The patient appeared to be recovering well, but a few months later, his symptoms would recur. John, 29 years old, was seen in May with a history of intermittent left-sided chest pain.He first ...

Common causes of pain on the left side of the body include infection and injury to muscles, nerves, or internal organs, such as the heart, spleen, left lung or kidney, pancreas, and more. It is ...

A pneumothorax can be either a partial or total collapse of the lungs. A blunt or penetrating chest wound, certain medical procedures, or damage from underlying lung disease can all result in a ...