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5 years ago i underwent a vats pleurodesis on my left lung after a ruptured bullea from copd caused a pneumothorax, can i take a long haul flight?
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Prior to travel,: I would suggest a chest radiograph to document complete resolution of the pneumothorax seven days prior to travel . The VATS procedure does lower your risk of another pneumothorax in that area, but your underlying bullae associated with your COPD should be checked prior to air travel. A pulmonary function test may also be ordered by your respiratory specialist.
Answered 2/10/2017
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