Pneumothorax is a rare but deadly complication in patients who require mechanical ventilation. As with any condition associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is known to be associated with pneumothorax. However, in the literature, comparative data on the risk factors for pneumothorax in COVID-19 and other diseases like influenza are limited. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors for pneumothorax in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and compare them with influenza pneumonia patients.
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