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Really nervous about pneumothorax, what can i do?

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Stay active: Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Your body releases endorphins during exercise, which can help you feel calm. If you exercise 30 - 60 minutes a day, your stress levels can improve. When stressed, take 5 slow, deep breaths with your eyes closed, then roll your shoulders forward 5 times, then back 5 times. This will slow your heart rate and release tension in your neck and shoulders.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Why?: If you have never had one, if you do not smoke, if you do not have emphysema if your chest x-ray is normal without blebs, your risk is low.

Answered 5/22/2016

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Pneumothorax?: Is there any reason why you would be at risk for pneumothorax? If not, I think it's okay for you to find something else a little less unlikely to worry about.

Answered 9/29/2016

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