Question 1

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 2

what happens if you have a collapsed lung?

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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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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

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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.

Question 7

can you have a collapsed lung and not know it?

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 8

how can one tell if they have a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

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 9

is it possible to have a collapsed lung which repairs itself?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: If the cause of the collapsed lung is taken care of the lung can reexpand and heal. Reversible causes of collapse are fluid in chest cavity from infection, air leak after chest injury(tension pneumothorax), tumor blocking the bronchus.

Question 10

i have a collapsed lung but no pain. does this mean it's permanant?

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Atelectasis: Atelectasis ( collapsed lung) can be caused by 4 ways. 1.Blockage of the airway. 2. Compression of the airway. 3.Adhesion, a sort of scaring of the lung. 4.Hypoventilation, failure to get enough air in the airway   Depending on the cause will determine if it will resolve.

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