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In your experience how long will it take an untreated pneumothorax to become life changing or fatal?
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Depends: The issue is not that simple.Some people, like asthmatics, can develop a small pneumothorax associated with a cough, that may go unnoticed and resolve over time with minimal intervention.Some that develop one after trauma, need immediate help or their circulatory system may become impaired and lead to shock within the hour.
Answered 11/5/2015
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