Question 1

can you tell me about air leaking from lungs into chest cavity?

Accepted Answer

Lets review your que: Your lungs are lined by 2 thin layers named pleura. Trauma, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma/COPD can cause  a break in the lining allowing air to fill this space. Pneumothorax of 10% or less are usually observed and resolve on own. Larger ones usually need a tube placed called a chest tube and this helps remove the air/fluid/blood to be removed. Severe pneumothorax can cause respiratory distress and th

Question 2

is it possible to have a lung that "leaks" occasionally, but doesn't fully collapse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Small spontaneous pneumothoraces are common. Your chest surgeon or pulmonologist may have something to offer to make the lung stick tight to the chest wall.

Question 3

can a lung puncture leak again after healing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) is due to an air leak from the inside of the lung through the covering of the lung, out into the space between the lung and the ribs. The site of the leak has some damage, which will heal itself. The cause of the damage can recur, or the healing may not be strong enough, so a repeat leak can happen. It is not possible to predict if or when the lung will leak again.

Question 4

when a left lung gets pneumothorax, can the leaked air get trapped in the right chest cavity and vice versa?

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 5

i had a gasoline can inside my car today that leaked. the fumes were very strong and i quickly rolled down my windows. will this brief but powerfully strong smelling exposure cause permanent lung, heart or other damage to my health? why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No permanent damage: It is very unlikely that a brief exposure to gasoline, even if strong-smelling, will cause permanent damage to your lungs. Our bodies have a remarkable ability to detoxify and heal ourselves when given time to do so. If you develop any breathing difficulties, obviously, see your doctor. Or you could call a free national poison control centre for specific advice on gasoline fumes. Don't worry.

Question 6

what kind of damage takes places when abscessed serosanguineous fluid fills up internally (pelvis 2 lungs) due 2 anastamotic leak left untreated 6days?

Accepted Answer

Sepsis: The biggest risk is systemic infection where the infection spreads to the blood stream and starts causing severe inflammation and organ system dysfunction. Infected fluid in the abdomen can also lead to scarring in the abdomen called adhesions. Sorry that you are having to deal with that.

Question 7

can smoking increase the pressure in the lungs,that is moderate, very fast? or it needs time? can it affect heart valves with mild leaking?

Accepted Answer

Smoking has many: deleterious (bad) effects on both the heart and the lungs. When someone has smoked for a sufficient amount of time the lung changes can result in increased pulmonary pressures and worsening of leaking heart valves. Don't smoke! It is bad for you!

Question 8

diagnosed with hital hernia and gastritis. additionally have had two bronchitis episodes in two months. frequently experience bibasilar crackles when laying on right side. could this be caused by stomach acid leaking into lungs while laying down?

Accepted Answer

Not from gastritis: While reflux and gastritis can cause some sore throat and coughing, it will not cause basilar crackles. It is because of some other underlying problem and not related to gastritis. Should get the lung problem evaluated further by a lung specialist.

Question 9

my mother has been diagnosed with pressure in both of her lungs. also the valves in her heart are leaking. what should we do?

Accepted Answer

See MD: It sounds as if she has pulmonary hypertension and possible valvular dysfunction. Recommend speaking with your primary md, a cardiologist, pulmonologist and cardiothoracic surgeon.

Question 10

i had a collapsed lung a week ago. i have a chest tube that is leaking a reddish liquid. what is it and is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Chest Tubes: Yes. That is their function. They keep the area pressurized and let any inflammatory fluid, like blood tinged body fluids, drain easily so that other complications do not develop.  I would hope that your physician gave you some literature or other instructions on what to watch for.

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Can you tell me about air leaking from lungs into chest cavity?

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Is it possible to have a lung that "leaks" occasionally, but doesn't fully collapse?

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Can a lung puncture leak again after healing?

A member asked:

When a left lung gets pneumothorax, can the leaked air get trapped in the right chest cavity and vice versa?

A member asked:

I had a gasoline can inside my car today that leaked. the fumes were very strong and i quickly rolled down my windows. will this brief but powerfully strong smelling exposure cause permanent lung, heart or other damage to my health? why or why not?

A member asked:

What kind of damage takes places when abscessed serosanguineous fluid fills up internally (pelvis 2 lungs) due 2 anastamotic leak left untreated 6days?

A member asked:

Can smoking increase the pressure in the lungs,that is moderate, very fast? or it needs time? can it affect heart valves with mild leaking?

A member asked:

Diagnosed with hital hernia and gastritis. additionally have had two bronchitis episodes in two months. frequently experience bibasilar crackles when laying on right side. could this be caused by stomach acid leaking into lungs while laying down?

A member asked:

My mother has been diagnosed with pressure in both of her lungs. also the valves in her heart are leaking. what should we do?

A member asked:

I had a collapsed lung a week ago. i have a chest tube that is leaking a reddish liquid. what is it and is it normal?

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