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Undiagnosed left collasped lung for 2 weeks five years ago. reinflated plus antibiotics. since then ongoing shortness of breath. is this normal.
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Pursue further eval: These symptoms should be further pursued with a more in depth medical history and physical exam, very likely pulmonary function testing.
Answered 5/6/2014
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