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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.
Answered 1/2/2015
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