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I had a rightside partial lung collapse within the last 2 years, and had partial pleurectomy and pleural abrasion to fix it, and a small peace of lung removed from the top. would i be at more risk of covid-19 complications? which i currently my have.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Inbox consult: An inbox consultation may be helpful to you and your PCP. You may upload your imaging tests and history for review. If you don't have respiratory medications, chronic lung disease or use of oxygen, and no other conditions, you would not be expected to have an increased risk.

Answered 7/5/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many pneumothoraces: Recurrent pneumothoraces is considered a risk factor for worse COVID 19 infection outcome. I don't know the current health of your lungs. I am sorry to hear that you currently have COVID 19. However, if your lungs are currently healthy that is less of a concern.

Answered 7/25/2020

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