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Got a ploradesis surgery on my mid-large phemothorax and i was wondering if i would be able to vape again? any chance of recolapse after surgery?
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Would not vape: again. Pleurodesis usually permanent,butt I would not risk it.
Answered 6/1/2016
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No: There is always a possibility of recollapse- should be more limited as pleurodescis should cause most of the lung to stick in place....... but vaping can cause some serious lung damage- look up popcorn lung for example.
Answered 4/2/2017
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