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Will i be able to be healthy and active after undergoing 3 pneomothoraces and then going through a thoracotomoy procedure due to the pnemothoraces?
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Yes: As ling as your underlying disorder can be managed and treated well you should be able to lead a normal active lifestyle.
Answered 2/8/2015
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