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A member asked:
Had a spontenious pneumothorax 4 m ago. now have pains on the same side inside like smth is tearing off. gets worse when move. is it still healing?
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Workup/Mgt: It is important to obtain a follow up radiograph of your chest, since the pneumonthorax may recur. If you have any respiratory/cardiac symptoms, an emergency room visit is indicated.
Answered 2/21/2015
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