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What do you suggest if i have a spontaneous pneumothorax, can it be healed on its own?
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Depends: How are you feeling? Have you had any before? Have you had any treatment? Symptoms, recurrence, and response to therapy all impact treatment recommendations.
Answered 5/5/2014
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Likely: It depends on the size and your symptoms but the majority of these do not require treatment
Answered 3/26/2017
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