Question

which term means \accumulation of air in the pleural cavity in the thorax resulting in lung collapse\? pulmonary edema dyspnea pneumonia pneumothorax

Explanation:

• Pulmonary edema: It is the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, not air.
• Dyspnea: It refers to shortness of breath, not the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity.
• Pneumonia: It is an infection of the lungs, not related to air in the pleural cavity.
• Pneumothorax: This term specifically means the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity in the thorax which can result in lung collapse.

Answer:

pneumothorax