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How fast can i get back to the gym (weight-lifting) after my 1st spontaneous pneumothorax?
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Six weeks: The safe answer is to give yourself six weeks after the pneumothorax has closed before you get back in the gym. Your thoracic doctor may let you go back sooner if it was a really small leak so you might want to check with him/her.
Answered 7/8/2019
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Pneumothorax: Generally excellent recovery depends on findings, and interventions like chest tube, or vats smoker emphysema othe pulmonary disease family be careful for a month or so. Surgeon will get x-ray to be sure you are expanded and no problem. Start like a novice and work back to full, program. Pain-stop fatigue-rest.
Answered 5/2/2018
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