Question 1

when i cough there is pain in the left side of my chest like a rib is poking into my lung or flesh. i have been diagnosed with a collapsed lung before?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent: pneumothorax is definite possibility.  Other possibilities are pleurisy, pulmonary embolism, zoster, etc.  Get to your doctor, so he can get a chest x-ray.

Question 2

cough for about 30 days,  chest x ray revealed partially collapsed lung (about 20%). just finished azithromycin.   pa at urgent care says i can fly?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Because of  commercial aircraft cabin pressurization systems and  20% or less is involved, it should be ok to fly. Many people with only one lung can fly without problems.  You may want  to wear a mask to protect your airway from new infections while healing from this one

Question 3

collapsed lung i have a small collapsed lung and am worried doctor said it shouldn't cause me any problems would it heal on its own or chest drain?

Accepted Answer

On its own: A small pneumothorax in a healthy person should resolve on its own. Trust your doctor to know if your situation needs a chest tube or can heal on its own.

Question 4

39m cough start jul2 little yellow mucus. jul 8 cough stopped now i have a crackle wheeze on hard exhale. doctor heard it prescribed azithromycin.chest xray nothing found mri of spine unrelated noted possible atelectasis vs airway disease ct needed?

Accepted Answer

: Depends on how you are feeling and what Dr hears when they listen and what X-ray looks like. Rely on your Drs advice.

Question 5

linear opacities in the lung base are noted compatible with subsegmental atelectasis?meaning (asthma, cough, flem, no fever, seen specialist asthma

Accepted Answer

Abnormal chest xray : The chest xray should be reviewed and discussed with your asthma specialist. In general if you're asthma is stable and you have no lingering chest symptoms then the xray is non specific but should be able repeated in six months.

Question 6

linear opacities in the lung base are noted compatibke with subsegmental atelectasis ? what does this mean , (asthma, coughing and flem , no fever pain in,chest where brocolo area is and hurts to take deep breath s cough for 4 mths that doesnt stop and fl

Accepted Answer

Poor Asthma Control: Sounds like you have a history of poorly controlled asthma. With 4 months of worsening cough and atelectasis on CXR I would recommend seeing a physician who specializes in managing asthma like an allergist or pulmonologist if not already done so in order to get better control of your symptoms.

Question 7

have a chronic urge to cough 2 years. lung ct normal except for subsegmental atelectasis in right middle lobe and lingula. pft normal except for isolated reduced fef75 which was (70% predicted value). albuterol not helpful. what next steps, ideas?

Accepted Answer

: As opposed to linear atelectasis which is caused by diminished inspiration, subsegmental atelectasis is often caused by some obstruction in the airway leading th that segment of the lung. In this setting, bronchoscopic examination is frequently advised to determine the presence&amp; cause of obstruction. If you haven't consulted a pulmonologist, do so. A thoracic surgeon would be another specialist

Question 8

could a collapsed lung cause a bullae?

Accepted Answer

No: Lungs may collapse for a variety of reasons, including trauma, blebs, bullae, increased pressure in the lungs, etc. While a pneumothorax may occur because of a bulla, it does not cause them.

Question 9

can someone cracking your back cause a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

: Very less likely.

Question 10

what could cause a person to get a collapsed lung twice in a few months?

Accepted Answer

Bleb/Bullae: Bullous emphysematous disease secondary to smoking. If teen or young adult non smoker, congenital apical blebs.

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When i cough there is pain in the left side of my chest like a rib is poking into my lung or flesh. i have been diagnosed with a collapsed lung before?

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Cough for about 30 days, chest x ray revealed partially collapsed lung (about 20%). just finished azithromycin. pa at urgent care says i can fly?

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Collapsed lung i have a small collapsed lung and am worried doctor said it shouldn't cause me any problems would it heal on its own or chest drain?

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39m cough start jul2 little yellow mucus. jul 8 cough stopped now i have a crackle wheeze on hard exhale. doctor heard it prescribed azithromycin.chest xray nothing found mri of spine unrelated noted possible atelectasis vs airway disease ct needed?

A member asked:

Linear opacities in the lung base are noted compatible with subsegmental atelectasis?meaning (asthma, cough, flem, no fever, seen specialist asthma

A member asked:

Linear opacities in the lung base are noted compatibke with subsegmental atelectasis ? what does this mean , (asthma, coughing and flem , no fever pain in,chest where brocolo area is and hurts to take deep breath s cough for 4 mths that doesnt stop and fl

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Have a chronic urge to cough 2 years. lung ct normal except for subsegmental atelectasis in right middle lobe and lingula. pft normal except for isolated reduced fef75 which was (70% predicted value). albuterol not helpful. what next steps, ideas?

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Could a collapsed lung cause a bullae?

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Can someone cracking your back cause a collapsed lung?

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What could cause a person to get a collapsed lung twice in a few months?

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