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3 days since laproscopic surgery. still have sharp pain in chest & ribs when inhaling. is it the air inside causing this or pneumonia ?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Atelectasis: Unexpanded lung- it's very common after belly surgery. Taking deep breaths all the way in, hold as long as you can, then exhale. Do that few times every hour to prevent pneumonia.

Answered 8/20/2016

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