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Could you have long term side effects after a collapsed lung at birth?

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Usually not: Since your collapsed lung was treated it is unlikely that any pulmonary symptoms you are having is directly related to that.

Answered 7/20/2018

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: There are a series of associated items.Including lung and diaphragm. The lung may have anomalies, or failure to expand completely.

Answered 1/23/2021

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