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Could my collapsed lung at birth have caused me brain damage?
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Lack of oxygen: Can cause deficits . A collapsed lung causing decrease oxygen to brain can theoretically cause brain damage but not likely.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Possible: If there was a period of time with low oxygen- hypoxia brain injury is a complication.
Answered 9/7/2013
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