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It takes how long for lung to return to it's normal capacity after severe salt water inhalation syndrome that require icu admission and mv ?
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Depends: Some people recover quickly, while others take much longer or do not fully recover. It's best to follow closely with the doctor and have periodic xray and lung function test. Hopefully within a month or two.
Answered 7/21/2018
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