The topic Air Leak Syndrome in Infants you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Pneumothorax in Infants.

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• Pneumothorax is the accumulation of air or gas particularly in the space found between the chest wall and lung. The accumulation of air forces the lung to lose its elasticity and therefore collapse
• Pneumothorax in Infants occurs more often in prematurely born infants. Surfactants in the lungs, which are necessary to keep the air sacs open, do not have time to develop in prematurely born babies, and is considered the leading cause of Pneumothorax in Infants
• Additionally, aspiration of meconium during birthing or ventilator use for breathing difficulties in infants can also potentially cause Pneumothorax in Infants
• Some common symptoms associated with Pneumothorax in infants include breathing difficulties, restlessness, cyanosis, and breathing distress. A diagnosis of Pneumothorax-Infants is generally made by physical exam and chest X-ray
• Some potential complications of Pneumothorax in Infants include a drop in blood pressure and increased air in one lung, putting pressure on the other lung and heart
• When a baby presents with signs and symptoms, a thin tube or needle is placed in the chest to remove the air. Monitoring prematurely born babies for any sign of respiratory distress is an effective method of preventing pneumothorax in them
• The prognosis for Pneumothorax in Infants is considered to be good with appropriate and timely treatment of the condition 

Pneumothorax can be classified as the following types:

• Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax, which can occur without a past medical history of a lung disease
• Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax occurring in an individual with a known history of either acute or chronic lung damage
• Traumatic Pneumothorax caused by a penetrating wound to the chest wall
• Iatrogenic Pneumothorax caused in a healthcare setting due to surgical procedures, such as central line placement and use of mechanical ventilation

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