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I had a spontaneous full lung collapse 5months ago. i'm having sharp pain exactly where the chest tube was and shoots up my shoulder. should i go 2 er?
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Yes: Especially if you are having any breathing difficulty and if this a new onset pain good luck.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Depends: Unless you have something urgent like a high fever or a red +/- draining wound or trouble breathing, i don't think the er is necessary. Instead, you should make an appointment to see the doctor who treated you for the lung collapse. Good luck!
Answered 3/30/2014
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