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I'm not sure if the same doctors will see this, but i went to the er after 24 hours. i had a spontaneous pneumothorax, have tube in chest now. ty...?

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Dr. Kevin Hiler answered

Right treatment: Spontaneous pneumo is usually due to a weak area (bullae) in the edge of the lung. Chest tube for 1st attack(these hurt while in). If recurs then usually thoracoscopic resection of the bleb&pleurodesis.

Answered 9/16/2012

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Be well: Generally, the tube will come out soon and hopefully you will be back to your regular life shortly.

Dr Khanna and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/10/2013

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A member asked:

I'm not sure if the same doctors will see this, but i went to the er after 24 hours. i had a spontaneous pneumothorax, have tube in chest now. ty...?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr Khanna and 2 doctors agreed

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