• What's the recovery like from a punctured lung?

I broke a few of my ribs from a hard fall that I took a day ago, and it punctured my lung. I got the necessary treatment I needed, but how long is the recovery usually from this?

2 Answers

  • Trauma Surgeon
  • Galveston, TX

Your lung should heal completely in a few weeks. It should seal airtight in a few days. The broken ribs will require more time to heal, and the pain from them will probably slow you down for a while. Your physician should give you some recommendations. Generally, activities that involve changes in air pressure, such as scuba diving or skydiving, should be avoided for four to six weeks.

  • Critical Care Surgeon
  • Menomonee Falls, WI

Good evening!

Pain will linger for a while, but make sure you take deep breaths so you do not catch pneumonia.

Dr. Nikolic

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