A member asked:

I got small to moderately size hydropneumothorax with compressive atelectasis of the right lower lobe, is it risky when i fly back home. duration of flight is 3-1/2 hours?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Maybe : It would depend on why this occurred. Changes in cabin pressure might cause an effect on the size of the pneumothorax part which may increase symptoms. I suggest talking to your doctor before making a long trip

Answered 7/19/2017

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