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Can you fly after a lung collapse ?
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Only once healed: Once collapse is healed flying should be fine but most would recommend at least 4-6 weeks post pneumothorax before considering flying, depending on the cause of the lung collapse. Flying too soon may risk re-collapse due to changes in pressure while flying.
Answered 2/16/2020
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