Question 1

are natural remedies for collapsed lung safe?

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Need to know cause: Briefly collapse lung can occur if bronchial tubes are blocked and the lung collapses since no air can get in.  If the bronchial tube obstruction is simply mucous then it can loosen with hydration and cough.  If it is solid  a piece of food or tumor then it will not  come out.  Lung collapse can occur if there is fluid or air between the lung and chest wall.  A chest xray/chest ct is a good start.

Question 2

i had a collapsed lung 3 weeks ago, now again i have the pain in my back that i had before treatment, can it be the lung collapsing again, thank you?

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Could be: Are you having trouble breathing, if so you may have a recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax.  Visit your nearest emergency room and enroll in programs to help you quit smoking.  As long your you smoke , you will always be at risk for spontaneous pneumothoraces.

Question 3

collapsed lunghad markers placed in liver 3 weeks ago had collapsed lung , treatment chest tube, could it reoccur?

Accepted Answer

May be: Depends on cause. If the cause was direct puncture of lung during procedure, then it will not happen again. If it was, say a bleb, it could happen again.

Question 4

what are the causes and treatment for atelectasis of a lobe of lung?

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Depends: Depending upon cause, pt may need chest physiotherapy, bronchoscopy or chest tube.

Question 5

what are the causes and treatment for atelectasis of lungs?

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Open lungs up: Atelectasis of lung means there is no air iin a portion of lung. This occurs if  a branch of the bronchi leading to that part of the lung is blocked by mucous/phlegm or even a foreign body (like an aspirated piece of food for example). Often use of cough, bronchodilators can open bronchi up and clear phlegm or a bronchoscope can be used to suction it out.

Question 6

is it safe to fly after a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Not for 6-8 weeks: It usually takes 6-8 weeks for lung to heal itself especially if the collapsed lung was caused by an air leak in the chest (pneumothorax). In this case, you should also avoid playing wind instruments, scuba diving & take precautions to avoid having constipation. Collapsed lung from other causes (there are many others) can recover sooner. Talk to your doctor to discuss your specific circumstances.

Question 7

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 8

i had a chest x-ray due to ongoing, severe, sob . the conclusion was asymmetric density in lll, nonspecific & could reflect atelectasis, or developing airspace disease. is the remedy truly just to breathe deeper?

Accepted Answer

Mgt/workup add: There are several possible conditions that can cause these radiographic and clinical findings. I would suggest a virtual appointment. The radiograph can be viewed by uploading it to your EMR. Please discuss whether you could have an embolism with your PCP.

Question 9

my post covid-19 chest ct has these two notes: bilateral scattered thin atelectasis and veiling densities rather post inflammatory sequel. no pulmonary consolidation, cavitation or masses demonstrated. do i need any medical treatment in this case?

Accepted Answer

: You have changes in your lungs that are likely from the inflammation associated with your Covid infection. You should see a lung doctor so that this CT scan can be reviewed and any symptoms you might be having can be evaluated. Treatment will depend on the whole clinical picture and a lung doctor would be the best person to evaluate and treat you, if needed. And, get a Covid vaccine if you haven’t

Question 10

why does only one lung collapse in spontaneous pneumothorax?

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Great Question: And I have a better answer: unlike the american bison, most mammals have two separate pleural or lung cavities. If one lung collapses, the problem does not usually affect the other side. This is why bison were easy to hunt. If you hit one side of the chest, both lungs could collapse. The picture shows human anatomy, wish i could also post a bison picture as they are majestic creatures.

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I had a chest x-ray due to ongoing, severe, sob . the conclusion was asymmetric density in lll, nonspecific & could reflect atelectasis, or developing airspace disease. is the remedy truly just to breathe deeper?

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My post covid-19 chest ct has these two notes: bilateral scattered thin atelectasis and veiling densities rather post inflammatory sequel. no pulmonary consolidation, cavitation or masses demonstrated. do i need any medical treatment in this case?

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