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Can an airbag going off cause a lung injury?
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Yes: If the airbag were to hit the chest and cause chest trauma.
Answered 8/15/2012
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Yes: The increased pressure can lead to a pneumothorax, especially if you have bleb disease. A broken rib can happen as well and this can lead to a lung injury.
Answered 7/30/2012
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