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What are the risks if i suffer a recurrence of a pneumothorax (caused by chest infection) on a flight and what action should be taken?
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Dangerous problem: A recurrent pneumothorax, especially on a flight could be very dangerous. If you fly frequently and have this history, you should see a thoracic surgeon for thoracoscopy, bleb resection and pleuredesis
Answered 2/11/2015
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Pneumothorax : There is a risk but it is different for each case do talk to your pulmonologist before you fly.
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