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A member asked:
An x-ray said i had a slightly collapsed lung , my gp said just a bacterial infection , to repeat x-ray in 6 weeks i was not given any medication ?
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Viral?: Viral infections are not treated with antibiotics and treatment of a bacterial infection would depend on the bacteria causing the problem. Partial atelectasis, or a slightly collapsed area of lung, is a common finding on xray. Followup chest xray is a good way to make sure it resolves or doesn't get worse.
Answered 5/20/2013
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Unusual: Collapse can mean atelectasis with pneumonia ordinarily antibiotic and some respiratory therapy are indicated if collapse meant pneumothorax, then another course would be appropriate. Really need more clarity of the x-ray findings.
Answered 9/28/2016
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