Question 1

how can i tell if i have a collapsed lung?

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Chest Xray: Symptoms could be chest pain, tightness, shortness of breath.  But a chest xray is needed to diagnose.

Question 2

how can one tell if they have a collapsed lung?

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Pneumothorax: There could be sharp chest pain, worse with cough or deep breath.  Also you would have shortness of breath.  Chest might be tight, and you would have a fast heart rate. You would tire easily, and lack of oxygen could make your skin turn slightly blue.  There would be no breath sounds over the lung that has collapsed.  You would need to get to an emergency room pronto!

Question 3

how can you tell if you have a dislocated rib or a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Pain: The usual symptoms are pain, principally on breathing, and shortness of breath. Confirmation is by chest x-ray.

Question 4

i am under 18 and i smoked weed last night not the first time and my left side kinda hurts when i lie on my side and its made a popping sound with pain a couple times , i am really scared if i have a collapsed lung, could a doctor tell i smoked?

Accepted Answer

: No, you do not have a collapsed lung with those symptoms. If you only smoke weed occasionally, you doctor can't tell by the examination unless a urine drug screening test is done. You should stop all the harmful substances if you really care about your health. Good luck.

Question 5

is it possible that i tell if that collapsed lung caused me brain damage?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Acute cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary events can be associated with stroke. Emergent treatment can cause a pneumothorax. A direct causal relationship between a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and brain damage would be difficult for an individual patient to know.

Question 6

what happens if you have a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Collapsed lung: A collapsed along can be a medical emergency. Typically the attempt is to expand the long using a chest tube. This is usually done in intensive care setting. With proper care it can easily be really expanded and sealed. There is a risk, however of reoccurrence

Question 7

can you have a collapsed lung and not know it?

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 8

how to determine if u have a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Examination: Estimated at least 10% spontaneous pneumothorax are asymptomatic. The first line of diagnosis for large pneumothorax is a good history and physical examination (stethoscope). Most smaller pneumothoraces can be diagnosed with good 2 view chest x-ray series. Occasionally, a ct-scan may be necessary.

Question 9

how could i know if i have a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Pain and dyspnea: A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) will be associated with pain and shortness of breath (dyspnea.)  the onset will be acute, if spontaneous, and is more common in taller, thin individuals.  It is most commonly associated with trauma.  It can be life threatening, so if there are such symptoms, please seek immediate medical help.  Good luck.

Question 10

can i have a collapsed lung, how can i know?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: A collapsed lung will usually present with shortness of breath and chest pain, although not always so. Exercise intolerance may occur, as well as cough. If you are concerned, you should be seen by your doctor and request a chest x-ray.

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