Question 1

collapsed lung recovery?

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Depends: A collapsed lung may be related to a pneumothorax, or  massive fluid and atelectasis. Some may require surgery such as  placement of a chest tube for a pneumothorax with recovery of several weeks. Large fluid collections or atelectasis causing lung collapse are resolved quickly  by removing the fluid  and or bronchoscopy with immediate recovery.

Question 2

can you die from a collapsed lung?

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Tension pneumothorax: You can die from collapsed lung, as it progresses quickly to a tension pneumothorax.  Eventually, the pressure will collapse your other lung and vessels. Untreated, death will occur. First responders, emt and trauma providers are trained to recognize and release the pressure associated with a collapsed lung, to prevent tension pneumothorax.

Question 3

how does the dr fix a collapsed lung?

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Find out the cause: Need to find the cause first for the collapse-pleural effusion, pneumothorax, endobronchial tumor--etc. Appropriate intervention depending on the cause.

Question 4

what does a collapsed lung feel like?

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Breathing pain: Though mechanisms of injury play a role here, both traumatic and spontaneous pneumothorax (collapsed lung) will lead to shortness of breath and chest pain.  If left untreated, some may lead to tension pneumothorax which may be deadly.  If you see the patient turning pale and taking shallow, frequent, gasping breaths - there is not a minute to waste.

Question 5

what are the tests for collapsed lung?

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Chest X-ray: Chest x-ray is most often utilized test.  If the diagnosis still remains uncertain, occasionally, a chest ct scan can be performed.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a collapsed lung?

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Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath and pain are the most common symptoms.  This requires urgent evaluation.

Question 7

how to determine if u have a collapsed lung?

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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 8

how could i know if i have a collapsed lung?

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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 9

what does it feel like to have a collapsed lung?

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Trouble breathing: Symptoms of pneumothorax (collapsed lung) include sharp chest pains (especially with breathing), a dry cough, and shortness of breath. If the leaked air is compressing the lungs and heart, it is a tension pneumothorax (life-threatening!) and symptoms include a very anxious looking person with trouble breathing or talking, swollen veins in the neck, & bluish skin color (cyanosis).

Question 10

what's the significance of having collapsed lung?

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Varies with severity: Significance can vary with the extent of the collapse. If a large portion of the lung is collapsed then a patient will have difficulty breathing, which can be mild to severe, with respiratory failure and death as the extremes. Most often the collapse is limited and partial, often reversible with no intervention. Many things can cause collapse, so more information is needed from your doctor.

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