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What are the chances of a small pneumothorax healing by itself, and how would the body absorb the leaked air?
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Yes: If it were small, it could resolve over time. That pre-supposes that the reason for the pneumothorax has sealed over and will not expand it.The gas within just diffuses across the membranes surrounding it.
Answered 3/14/2014
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