Question 1

is it okay to drink alcohol while recovering from a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Fully recovered?: If out of hospital, no tubes, no 
pain medication, then not unreasonable in moderation as always!

cause of pneumo is relevant, if drunk and fighting was involved!

Question 2

can drinking alcohol have any effect on someone who has a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Like other effects on folks.
If taking other meds may have combined effects.
Pneumothorax collapsed lung needs treatment or observation - usually away from the bar?

Question 3

if a person had a collapsed lung years ago, would drinking alcohol effect it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Moderation  is a good rule!
pneumothorax is not specifically related to alcohol like aspiration, pneumonia.
But if smoking while drinking, that s related!

Question 4

is it safe to drink alcohol after a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Not usual: Alcohol does not generally have direct impact on pneumothorax per se.  However, over all care may be impacted. If your pneumothorax is being treated, you may be on medications that should not mix with alcohol. If your pneumothorax is being observed for worsening or recurrence, you should not drink as may mask your symptoms. Discuss with your thoracic surgeon your case specifics.

Question 5

whats the difference in atelectasis and collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Blocked bronchi: The bronchial tree branches and lead to air sacs (alveoli) that then transfer o2 to the blood stream.  If  a bronchial tube is completely blocked (e.g. By mucous, foreign body, tumor) the blocked air sacs as the air is absorbed into the blood stream and no air can get in>atelectasis.  Lung collapse occurs if there is air or fluid between lung surface and chest wall (e.g. Pneumothorax/effusion).

Question 6

what is the difference between atelectasis and collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Collapsed lung is called atelectasis which could be secondary to pneumothorax, mucous plug or tum etc or infections, .

Question 7

can a normal, healthy person die from a spontaneous collapsed lung before making it to the e.r.?

Accepted Answer

Usually NOT: Healthy people with a spontaneous pneumothorax usually tolerate it very well.  Everything's possible, but a spontaneous pneumothorax doesn't  tend to progress to a tension pneumothorax (which causes cardiovascular compromise quickly).

Question 8

how does one treat a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Negative pressure: You can die from collapsed lung, as it progresses quickly to a tension pneumothorax. First responders, emt and trauma providers are trained to recognize and release the pressure associated with a collapsed lung, to prevent tension pneumothorax. A chest tube is inserted into the space between your lung and chest wall. The tube is put to negative pressure, so lung can re-expand.

Question 9

how easy is it to recover from a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Negative pressure: A collapsed/punctured lung is serious, as it progresses quickly to a tension pneumothorax. Once recognized, a chest tube is placed to release the pressure associated with collapsed lung. The tube is put to negative pressure, so lung can re-expand. Recovery depends on the size and rate of healing of the injury to your lung. So a small injury should heal in days, larger injury will take longer.

Question 10

can a collapsed lung happen again spontaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes: About 20% of the time unless excission of blebs/bullae, abrassive/talc pleurodesis is done. After first spontaneous pneumothorax cat scan thorax advised to assess extent, number, size of blebs or bullae. If non smoker, apical congenital blebs may be the cause.Maneuvers that can apply sudden compressive or decompressive force to the thorax may cause blebs to rupture.Diving, skydiving, piloting aircraft.

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