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My lung collapsed a few years ago from being skinny said the doctor. im absolutely scared of it happening again and live in fear, i want to go to the gym but scared lifting weights and benching will collapsed it again? can i lift? some people say no?

Q: my lung collapsed a few years ago from being skinny said the doctor. im absolutely scared of it happening again and live in fear, i want to go to the gym but scared lifting weights and benching will collapsed it again? can i lift? some people say no?

: Tall,thin people are more prone to pneumothorax. Usually exercise is allowed after one month.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Tall,thin people are more prone to pneumothorax. Usually exercise is allowed after one month.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/15/2023

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A member asked:

My lung collapsed a few years ago from being skinny said the doctor. im absolutely scared of it happening again and live in fear, i want to go to the gym but scared lifting weights and benching will collapsed it again? can i lift? some people say no?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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