Pneumothorax

Diagnosis and management of collapsed lung.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
RespiratoryEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease
National
Joint ERS/EACTS/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on adults with pneumothorax
National
ACP Clinical Guideline: Appropriate Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Patients With Acute Dyspnea
Local
BTS Clinical Statement on air travel for passengers with respiratory disease
Local
ERS task force statement: diagnosis and treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Local
Management of spontaneous pneumothorax: an American College of Chest Physicians Delphi consensus statement
Local
Management of spontaneous pneumothorax: British Thoracic Society Pleural Disease Guideline 2010
Local
Pneumothorax and Hemoptysis Clinical Care Guidelines
Local