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What can i do if i'm suffering from small pneumothorax?

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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Consult lung doc: A lung doctor should be able to figure out why you are having this pneumothorax, and why it is persisting. Depending on how significant it is and on whether it causes symptoms, surgery may be an option for you.

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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