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How can i treat pneumothorax?

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See below: This is treated by a doctor through needle decompression, oxygen, or a chest tube. It depends on the extent, severity, and comorbidities.

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Dr. Nathaniel Evans III answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Depends on the size: Some pneumothoraces will resolve on their own. Larger pneumothoraces require a tube to be placed in the chest to pre-expand the lung. If someone has multiple pneumothoraces they may need a surgical procedure called a pleurodesis to prevent it from happening again.

Answered 5/9/2015

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