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Very anxious about a possible collapsed lung. what can i do for the anxiety?
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See below: When you obtain an evaluation for your collapsed lung through your pcp, describe the anxiety so you can be offered treatment.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Get X-ray: If normal, move along! unless you have emphysema, prior pneumothorax, congenital lung disease you are unlikely to have collapse. If you do have increased risk, get a pulmonologist in your program.
Answered 3/24/2013
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