• Can you breathe with a collapsed lung?

I am an 18 year old male. I want to know can you breathe with a collapsed lung?

3 Answers

  • General Practitioner
  • SAN JUAN, PR

NO

  • Family Practitioner
  • Houston, TX

Yes, as long as both of them are not collapsed.

William Z. Cohen M.D., FAAFP

  • Family Practitioner
  • Lancaster, OH

Yes, but it is harder and painful. If you think you have that, you should seek medical attention.

Dr. K

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