Pulmonary contusion (bruised lung) occurs as the result of serious blunt force trauma and can be a sign that you sustained a severe injury. Despite your lungs being protected by your rib cage ...

Pneumothoraces may develop following blunt, blast, and penetrating injuries to the chest, and may be associated with rib fractures and underlying pulmonary contusions. Clinical findings include ...

Her lung condition is satisfactory despite pulmonary contusion. Her vitals and count remain stable, it said. She will continue in the intensive medical care unit as she has not recovered from her ...