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A member asked:

Can an airbag going off cause a lung injury?

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Dr. Jacques Kpodonu answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: If the airbag were to hit the chest and cause chest trauma.

Dr Considine agreed

Answered 8/15/2012

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Dr. Matthew Hennig answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

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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