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What is the risk of a minimal lung base collapse becoming a full lung collapse? rt lung base minimal collapse hypertension tachycardic at times

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Unlikely to progress: But follow up with your primary care physician.

Answered 4/12/2013

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Concerned: Am concerned with 17 year old, "lung collapse", hypertension, tachycardia and arm pain. This needs very careful assessment. If the "collapse" you speak of is a pneumothorax, it would not be described as "asymptomatic". Thus would need further evaluation and potential intervention.

Answered 4/13/2013

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