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A member asked:
If my parent has had multiple spontaneous pneumothorax, and if i develop sudden chest pain and shortness of breath, how likely is it pneumothorax too?
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Maybe/not: Since your genetics are only half the one parent & your life experiences differ, you should not assume the same will happen to you. It is also worth asking your doc, who knows you well if you have any of the factors that are associated with the problem.
Answered 4/19/2019
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