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I witnessed my boyfriend have some sort of breathing problem, i asked him what was wrong and he said his lungs started collapsing, what do i do?

Q: i witnessed my boyfriend have some sort of breathing problem, i asked him what was wrong and he said his lungs started collapsing, what do i do?

Seek care: If this is true it could be life threatening &amp; he should be seen immediately. If he is just being dramatic he would be able to do anything he chooses to without difficulty as shown by deep, rapid or labored breathing.

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Seek care: If this is true it could be life threatening & he should be seen immediately. If he is just being dramatic he would be able to do anything he chooses to without difficulty as shown by deep, rapid or labored breathing.

Answered 8/20/2018

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A member asked:

I witnessed my boyfriend have some sort of breathing problem, i asked him what was wrong and he said his lungs started collapsing, what do i do?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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