Question 1

pressure pain left side of chest no shortness of breath   3.10.13 chest x ray-minimal lung collapse in right lung base  cause?
hypertension

Accepted Answer

Partial lung collaps: R u a smoker or second-hand smoker?18 y/o pretty young for emphysema (air sacs's wall break down forming larger sac; if on edge of lung, lobe can collapse). Decreased space usually filled with other lung's expanding which can shift central chest structures. May need review of radiograph for other problems, even ct/mri. Htn unlikely cause. R u under care of pulmonologist?

Question 2

i love to workout. i just had a right lung collapse. when and how to start back working out?

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Pneumothorax?: If you had a pneumothorax and required a chest tube with or without surgery it may take a month before you can get back to routine.  But you should be able to walk as much as you like.  If you had a collapse from pneumonia and no surgery it may take two plus weeks until you can return to routine.  You common sense for exercise and return to work after any illness.

Question 3

back in march my right lung collapsed, recently i have been feeling pressure in my chest. i am not sure if it's from my procedure or something new?

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Collapsed lung: If you had a collapsed lung because of a ruptured bleb it may be that you are developing another bleb. Therefore, it is important for you to return to your doctor to find out what the problem is

Question 4

i work in school 3-5 year old childrenand i never stop while i am at work. my right lung collapsed and they removed 1000 ml of air. when should return?

Accepted Answer

When...: When you have no breathing difficulty and your doctor says it is ok.

Question 5

does the pain of a collapsed lung come right away?

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Yes: A pneumothorax may not cause any symptoms, but when symptoms occur it is usually immediate and can include any of the following: sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, and coughing.

Question 6

tonight, suddenly experiencing severe pain in neck, shoulder and chest. hard to inhale, short of breath. 2 weeks ago had pneumonia and some collapsed areas in lung. right upper lobectomy 2 years ago. past 2 years mac, pseudomonas, bronchiectis. asthm?

Accepted Answer

Cough SOB smoke: Stop smoking.Have your Dr. listen over the area for a rub. May have pleurisy.

Question 7

my ct showed groundglass densities in the anterior and posterior of the basal segment of the lower right lung. could this be from a partial collapsed that i had in 1994?

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Yes: Although it was 20 years ago, it is possible to have areas of lung that are not fully aerated on a chronic type basis. Often called atelectasis. This could be what is described by "groundglass density"  The best way to tell is with direct comparison of the old CT scan to a new one.  It is also possible that this area represents a more recent area of pneumonia.   See if a comparison can be done.

Question 8

what is more urgent to repair: a severely leaking tricuspid valve (in a congestive heart) or a decortification of a right lung partially collapsed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That really depends on the variables - impossible to make a global statement. It would be really nice if some talented surgeon could do both at the same operation. Never have seen it, but it's worth investigating. Don't be put off if the first surgeon you ask says, no.  It would be an unusual request.

Question 9

where is your right lung located

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Right Lung: It is located in your Right thoracic Chest.  See accompanying image.

Question 10

what is hazy and fibrotics in upper right lung?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It is possible sign of infection of the lung, and one of the possibility is tuberculosis which is a concern based on the country you're from (the Philippines)

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Pressure pain left side of chest no shortness of breath 3.10.13 chest x ray-minimal lung collapse in right lung base cause? hypertension

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I love to workout. i just had a right lung collapse. when and how to start back working out?

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Back in march my right lung collapsed, recently i have been feeling pressure in my chest. i am not sure if it's from my procedure or something new?

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I work in school 3-5 year old childrenand i never stop while i am at work. my right lung collapsed and they removed 1000 ml of air. when should return?

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Does the pain of a collapsed lung come right away?

A member asked:

Tonight, suddenly experiencing severe pain in neck, shoulder and chest. hard to inhale, short of breath. 2 weeks ago had pneumonia and some collapsed areas in lung. right upper lobectomy 2 years ago. past 2 years mac, pseudomonas, bronchiectis. asthm?

A member asked:

My ct showed groundglass densities in the anterior and posterior of the basal segment of the lower right lung. could this be from a partial collapsed that i had in 1994?

A member asked:

What is more urgent to repair: a severely leaking tricuspid valve (in a congestive heart) or a decortification of a right lung partially collapsed?

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Where is your right lung located

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What is hazy and fibrotics in upper right lung?

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