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Could a punctured lung cause instant death?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Maybe not instant: A punctured lung might not cause death instantly, but immediate medical attention is needed so that death does not occur at all.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/19/2014

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