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EasyRespiratoryPrimary spontaneous pneumothoraxau-amcau-acem

A 35-year-old tall, slim man presents with sudden-onset right-sided pleuritic chest pain and mild dyspnoea. He is a smoker but otherwise healthy. Vital signs are stable and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Chest X-ray shows a small right primary spontaneous pneumothorax occupying about 15% of the hemithorax with minimal symptoms. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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