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Can a growth spurt cause a collapsed lung in a teenage boy that has really shot up?
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No: A spontaneous collapsed lung happens when the lung tissue "pops" so to speak. Growth spurts don't cause this but they are more common in tall thin people.
Answered 3/8/2017
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No: The lung should grow and not be susceptible to collapse due to pneumothorax, meaning that underlying lung disease or trauma should be considered.
Answered 4/25/2014
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