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Collapsed lung i have a small collapsed lung and am worried doctor said it shouldn't cause me any problems would it heal on its own or chest drain?
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On its own: A small pneumothorax in a healthy person should resolve on its own. Trust your doctor to know if your situation needs a chest tube or can heal on its own.
Answered 11/26/2014
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Probably: Collapsed lung (pneumothorax) has the potential to heal without intervention. In a young, healthy individual this is more likely to be the case.
Answered 8/1/2014
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