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I've just been diagnosed with having a small pneumothorax. when i laugh my right side mid to lower back hurts. could it be related?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Yes possible: Yes possible, small pnumothorax of 20 or less will get absorbed caused by procedure, diseases get absorbed with out intervention.

Answered 1/9/2021

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Yes: Particularly if the pneumo is on that same side , the discomfort can be anywhere on the chest. If some air leaks out into the chest wall- crepitance ( feels like rice crispies)in the neck can also be related to discomfort.

Dr Rosen and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/4/2013

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A member asked:

I've just been diagnosed with having a small pneumothorax. when i laugh my right side mid to lower back hurts. could it be related?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

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Dr Rosen and another doctor agreed

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