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What could mean that my lung has collapsed?
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See below: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face. After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Pneumothorax: Pneumothorax is an accumulation of air outside your lung but inside your chest. It is commonly described as a "collapsed lung" because the air in this space displaces your lung and prevents complete expansion of your lung.
Answered 10/23/2017
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