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What would cause a collapsed lung to not stay inflated?

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Dr. Charles Burger answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care

Collapsed Lung: An obstruction inside the airway may prevent expansion. Alternatively, the lung or the lining around the lung could be inflamed or scarred.

Answered 4/24/2015

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