How can your lung collapse from snowboarding?
The primary cause of a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) is trauma to the chest cavity. A fractured rib, for example, could puncture the lung. Your lung can collapse from Snowboarding by simply getting into a collision which causes trams to your chest, such as running into a tree, rock, hitting the ground, or even another person. Thanks!
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