My boyfriend has been in hospital for over 2 weeks. He went in with swollen ankles and had shortness of breath for several weeks. He goes from critical to stable with clots on his lungs, issues with low blood pressure and kidney disease and liver disease too. His lung collapsed yesterday and they warned us that he's very unwell and on 100% oxygen via a ventilator. This has reduced from 100 to 75 to 55 to 45 and up until 22:00 it was 35%. The specialists have managed to reinflate his left lung and your video explained what he is going through - he also has pneumonia. Please pray for him and all that need a prayer. Thanks so much for your time.
This gives me the memories of my collapsed lung from November 2018 and I'm a teenager turning 17 this February. I remember just another day at school when my heart started racing but I pulled through the school day. It wasn't til the evening was when it started taking affect and I went to get a x-ray and I hoped for a result that said I was ok. It wasn't and next day I'm in a hospital. I still remember getting sedated for the surgery and when I woke up, I was in tears knowing I was alive as the thought of death came to my head. It wasn't easy having to roam the house with that tube inside me so I was careful as much as possible. All this happened on a Wednesday in Mid November and it wasn't easy living with it besides roaming carefully. I had to take shallow baths, I had to use a wrapping paper that is used to help put pressure on wounds just to hold the "bottle". I forgot its real name but I guess bottle fits since you used a bottle. The next Wednesday was great as the tube was removed. I wish everyone who has a collapsed lung to have a great and safe recovery.
Had a spontaneous pneumothorax back in January of this year. Being someone with a high pain tolerance as well as being too ridiculously stubborn to ask for help, I was reluctant to seek medical aid for nearly a week after I started feeling pain in my side and having trouble breathing. I convinced myself that I had just pulled a muscle in my back or that I had bad cramps from going skating with my friends a few days prior to feeling any discomfort, and continued about my life as normal. As time passed, breathing became more difficult, and I couldn’t carry out conversations without gasping for air after a couple seconds of talking. My friends, and a gut feeling I suddenly experienced convinced me to finally check into the E.R. And I thank God that I did; I was diagnosed and treated and got time off of work for the next couple of weeks while I recovered from surgery. The very next week when I was on my leave of absence, my workplace had a major Covid outbreak, and my doctor told me that it was very likely that I could’ve died had I not checked into the E.R. And gotten my diagnosis. I thank God and my amazing friends for pretty much saving my life. 🙌❤️
@@R9TR0 I actually had two reoccurrences and had to get surgery to prevent it from happening again. Since the surgery though, I haven’t had any other problems with my lungs
In february I entered hospital with collapsed lung ,I was septic and had two chest tubes inserted instead of having surgery.every breath was agony.but after three weeks I had tubes removed and went home after few more days! What a terrifying experience, but grateful for the technology we have now!
Great video! As a stabbing victim in intensive care for several weeks, I needed a refresher on whether my collapsed lung was ever repaired. I do know my left lung is weaker than right. You answered my question on whether lung was repaired. The chest tube not only help collect the fluid from internal bleeding which nearly took my life but also to repair the lung. Question, is one who has experienced this considered one with underlying health conditions? My experience was 20 years ago.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this issue. If anyone expects you might have this please DO NOT wait to go Emergency Room because 30 minutes can mean a difference whether you live or die. God bless you and keep you safe always Aloha
Had one in my right lung for 4 days. That chest tube is brutal. Hopefully I don’t have another one. Stay out of high altitudes and be careful in mountains if you’ve had a pneumothorax
I just got out of hospital due to a left sided spontaneous pneumothorax. I had a VATS done and was in hospital for a total of 2 weeks and had 2 tubes in me afterwards and one before the surgery. it really isn't a fun experience, extremely painful. This video was actually very helpful and entertaining.
I'm currently in the hospital with my right lung being collapsed and I got to say this video is extremely fun and educational and yes this hurts a lot 😅 Update: I've had 7 collapses in a year. And I had 2 full surgery's to fix both my lungs permanently. Hope I don't have to return to hospital again.
Oh, your simple explanation using the bottles and straws, plus your illustration, really gave an excellent answer to my questioning collapsed lungs. Thank you so much.
Had 2 pneumothorax on the same lung, the collapsed lung I can deal with...but it's the hospital food and being bed bound for so long which is the worst! also was extremely sick from medication spent days vomiting nonstop which is very painful when you've got a collapsed lung
Wow .... Well . My husband recently got hit by a truck while on his motorcycle and he was recently put in the hospital... This really helped me be more calm and know what to expect . .. thank you
Great video!! I was wondering what are the mechanisms/risk factors that lead to lower lobe collapse after cardiac surgery. I had a patient which had left lower lobe collapse after a sternotomy just unsure of the reasons this happens . Some info would be great
Oh man i collapsed a lung during a lake accident, and I don't remember how long I waited to go to the hospital, I just remember having to hug my left side chest tightly just so it wouldn't hurt, I was always curious on how they did it to me, I was also hooked up to that plural space thing, thank you for explaining it
I'm not even medically inclined by profession, I'm an IT! but I watched this 😅 I bumped into an FB post where apparently you'll collapse if you jogged(*after quarantine) with mask on. Then my friend said something about hypoxia or Pneumothorax. Then I was so confused. so I watched this haha. makes sense
Thanks. How does it work when you have fluid in your lung because of lungcancer? What will the drain look like thatcthey can install? Can you still swim / have a bath?
good vid, i had tube for a week after right lower lobe removal. not fun at all, doc suspected i had leak still hence longer time but i think i just had tidalling. what i do wonder is when they pull the tube out, how do the holes seal up
Im a radiologist student 2nd yr college, I would like to ask, placing tube into the plural cavity in order to inflate the lungs, Should this tube be pumb in tha air under pressure? or should the tube apply suction?
I've had this on my RIGHT side for the past month. (It was present on my xray last month but wasn't in the report) today i go to ER bc the pain is unbearable on my LEFT side. They did additional xrays confirming the collapsed right lung but my right side doesn't hurt, it's my left side thats radiating pain everywhere. Why is this?
I had a puncture lungs when I was being intubated during my 2nd cs. This particular plastic was used to get the lungs back up again. But I steal feel pains around my left chest area which is where this incident happened. Do you think this pain will go away? How likely is the am I going to get loss of breath in my life Time? Am 35.
Hi @Donovan Pham, MD So a family friend said their icu doc said that they’re wife’s lungs “maxed out with CO2) Or something like that! What do that mean? And how could they have fixed that?
Hi, Thank you for the example! I have a few question. So my boyfriend was recently admitted to the hospital for a collapsed lung, & the hospital told us it would only take 1-2 days for his recovery & he doesn’t seem to be getting better! He seems to be getting worse! He’s been in the hospital for almost a week & nothing has changed. How exactly is the lung or the wall around the lung going to heal on its own? & why do you think it is taking longer than normal for him to heal? I can’t be in the hospital with him because of COVID & the doctors aren’t giving us any answers!
Did you ever find out why the recovery was slow? Having Surgery or being in the Hospital during COVID19 is no joke. I had Surgery almost a year ago for lung Cancer. I bad a Wedge Resection so I lost part of my Lung. I was told I would go home the next day. 5 days later I was wheeled outside where my mom picked me up, the same place she dropped me off 5 days prior. I was told when my lung was stapled it didn't seal so each day they clamped the tube, had me go for an Xray then told me I had to stay another day. Finally by the 3rd day and not understanding my Surgeon came to see me alone and I asked him why I am still in the Hospital. He explained it and once I could fully understand I called my family and explained what was going on Apparently in about 5% of patients there is an issue with the lung not sealing. The Chest tube was removing air from my chest. Going forward I have a huge amount of respect for people having to be awake with a Chest Tube, so not funny, worst pain in my life. Hope things worked out well for you a d your BF.
I had to make the call to let my pops go due to a collapsed lung, he was already in bad shape and 85 yrs old...the chest tube didn't work so they was gone have to cut him open and try but with his age I just couldn't put him threw that, I still blame the hospital for having him on oxygen for almost 3 weeks I think it weakened his lung, either way he not suffering any more
I suffered a minor spontaneous right sided pneumothorax (only partially collapsed from the very top.) In 2020 And could feel said lung shifting abnormally within my chest cavity. (I reckon it occurred when I was swinging at my local park. Air pockets on the surface of the lung coupled with my stature. (Tall and thin.) Were considered the likely triggers for its occurrence.... A brief stay on the cardiothoracic Ward in my local hospital saw it gradually recover on its own accord without any complications. A brief discussion on the 50% chance of re occurrence surfaced and the procedure of choice would be adhering the plura to the chest wall. (Which is not a fun journey.) Yet I've now noticed, that whenever I am in a particularly stressful situation... Or whilst I was working as an AIN within aged care.... I would experience mild to moderate right sided chest pain on and off (eventually it was always present.) Unfortunately I had to leave my position due to a beyond septic workplace culture. (Currently seeking out a better opportunity.) Ever since doing so? Said chest, shoulder, upper back and neck pain has completely gone!! Can stress/anxiety/depression be a triggers or be known risk factors for spontaneous pneumothorax (both intially and re occurring instances?) For context. I do not end up hyperventilating in such stressful situations (it would be rare if it does occur nowadays.) Don't know if hyperventilation alone can cause a pneumothorax anyhow.
So did you get the surgery (PLEURODESIS VATS) that they talked about with you?? I’m currently in hospital right now and I’ve only been here 2.5 days and they already want to do the surgery but i want to wait as I feel it will heal on its own, I just need more time.
@@charniecearielle @charniecearielle thankfully? My lung re inflated on its own after some rest and some supplemental oxygen. The collapse for me was the upper portion of the right lung. (only a few centimetres from what I recall on the X-ray.) They were going to do a surgery to re inflate the portion of lung that collapsed then apply an adhesive to my plura (lung lining.) To the chest wall. That was the option they were discussing with me. I'd assume they would have taken X-rays, perhaps an ultrasound and a breathing capacity test in your case. If so? How significant was/is the collapse? Was it diagnosed as Spontaneous like mine? Sending you virtual support and strength.
@@lauraconnolly663 Yes mine was spontaneous as well! X-rays and scans have been done and I have no damage. They’re just eager to do surgery because although my lung stays inflated with the chest tube and suction on, it goes down a little once they disconnect the suction (indicating it’s still leaking a little). But it’s only been 2.5 days so I don’t want to jump to surgery so quickly as I’ve read it can take a few days for any leaks to completely stop. Thank you so much for your support!!
@@lauraconnolly663 oh and I was told it was a pretty significant collapse so that’s another reason why I think it best to allow more time to heal naturally. I’m not in any pain just discomfort at times from the tube being in and I don’t want to rock the boat with an unnecessary surgery. I really think I just need more time (I’m known to heal a bit slower than most even frm mild injuries and infections).
@@charniecearielle Due to the fact they've gone ahead and had to put a drainage tube in? Am I correct in thinking that the portion of the affected lung was quite substantial? That likely is one of the reasons why it is taking a longer time... (It's all based around achieving air pressure homeostasis within the chest cavity and the lung itself.)
One of my chickens has a pneumothorax, well haemothorax. Do i put the chicken down or conduct this operation.. ohh.. i would try if it was human and no other option but im thinking most people would put the bird down in my case. maybe i learn from it.. either way i know time is of the essence on more than one level, real dilemma, also it might just pull through on own..
my right lung had collapse left was starting to by the time I got to er. Once the tube was put into my side for drainage the pain was off the charts. I've given birth 4 times I'd say the pain was worse than childbirth. That was my experience as a 117 lb 5 ft 2 female. But praise god my life was spared !
They are! Sewn into chest after doctors drill a hole through your ribs. In intensive care, you have to carry that thing and IV with you to the bathroom. The most helpless feeling.
Well I'm not in medical field but heh I'm curious about us....we shall know ourself better right after all we are humans! Not sure if this comment give some positivity to people who are in the field they are just and #like #God... #Doctors are like God for people's - #stay happy and share that happiness with world !🌈🌈🌈🌈
My boyfriend has been in hospital for over 2 weeks. He went in with swollen ankles and had shortness of breath for several weeks. He goes from critical to stable with clots on his lungs, issues with low blood pressure and kidney disease and liver disease too.
His lung collapsed yesterday and they warned us that he's very unwell and on 100% oxygen via a ventilator. This has reduced from 100 to 75 to 55 to 45 and up until 22:00 it was 35%.
The specialists have managed to reinflate his left lung and your video explained what he is going through - he also has pneumonia.
Please pray for him and all that need a prayer.
Thanks so much for your time.
is he dead?
This gives me the memories of my collapsed lung from November 2018 and I'm a teenager turning 17 this February. I remember just another day at school when my heart started racing but I pulled through the school day. It wasn't til the evening was when it started taking affect and I went to get a x-ray and I hoped for a result that said I was ok. It wasn't and next day I'm in a hospital. I still remember getting sedated for the surgery and when I woke up, I was in tears knowing I was alive as the thought of death came to my head. It wasn't easy having to roam the house with that tube inside me so I was careful as much as possible. All this happened on a Wednesday in Mid November and it wasn't easy living with it besides roaming carefully. I had to take shallow baths, I had to use a wrapping paper that is used to help put pressure on wounds just to hold the "bottle". I forgot its real name but I guess bottle fits since you used a bottle. The next Wednesday was great as the tube was removed. I wish everyone who has a collapsed lung to have a great and safe recovery.
Thank God you are well and thanks for sharing - this gives me hope.
Thank for God’s grace upon you and you are alive. It gives us hope that people survive this.
Thank God you made a recovery. Praying for my nephews father tonight as he is in ICU with collapsed lungs
how are you today? Praise God
Thank you.
I was a patient who had chest tubes for 2 weeks. respect to you sir, you explained this greatly.
Had a spontaneous pneumothorax back in January of this year. Being someone with a high pain tolerance as well as being too ridiculously stubborn to ask for help, I was reluctant to seek medical aid for nearly a week after I started feeling pain in my side and having trouble breathing. I convinced myself that I had just pulled a muscle in my back or that I had bad cramps from going skating with my friends a few days prior to feeling any discomfort, and continued about my life as normal. As time passed, breathing became more difficult, and I couldn’t carry out conversations without gasping for air after a couple seconds of talking. My friends, and a gut feeling I suddenly experienced convinced me to finally check into the E.R. And I thank God that I did; I was diagnosed and treated and got time off of work for the next couple of weeks while I recovered from surgery. The very next week when I was on my leave of absence, my workplace had a major Covid outbreak, and my doctor told me that it was very likely that I could’ve died had I not checked into the E.R. And gotten my diagnosis. I thank God and my amazing friends for pretty much saving my life. 🙌❤️
Is everything okay now? Have you had any more lung collapses since?
@@R9TR0 I actually had two reoccurrences and had to get surgery to prevent it from happening again. Since the surgery though, I haven’t had any other problems with my lungs
In february I entered hospital with collapsed lung ,I was septic and had two chest tubes inserted instead of having surgery.every breath was agony.but after three weeks I had tubes removed and went home after few more days! What a terrifying experience, but grateful for the technology we have now!
Great video! As a stabbing victim in intensive care for several weeks, I needed a refresher on whether my collapsed lung was ever repaired. I do know my left lung is weaker than right. You answered my question on whether lung was repaired. The chest tube not only help collect the fluid from internal bleeding which nearly took my life but also to repair the lung. Question, is one who has experienced this considered one with underlying health conditions? My experience was 20 years ago.
As a writer I found this EXCEPTIONALLY HELPFUL thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this issue. If anyone expects you might have this please DO NOT wait to go Emergency Room because 30 minutes can mean a difference whether you live or die. God bless you and keep you safe always Aloha
Had one in my right lung for 4 days. That chest tube is brutal. Hopefully I don’t have another one. Stay out of high altitudes and be careful in mountains if you’ve had a pneumothorax
This happened when I was a baby
After post phnemothorax can we workout in gym?? Is it safe to lift heavy in gym??
@@thamimahmed6108 probably not right after but eventually yea
I just got out of hospital due to a left sided spontaneous pneumothorax. I had a VATS done and was in hospital for a total of 2 weeks and had 2 tubes in me afterwards and one before the surgery. it really isn't a fun experience, extremely painful. This video was actually very helpful and entertaining.
I go through the same thing Do you have any sharp or chest pains after surgery
I'm currently in the hospital with my right lung being collapsed and I got to say this video is extremely fun and educational and yes this hurts a lot 😅
Update: I've had 7 collapses in a year. And I had 2 full surgery's to fix both my lungs permanently. Hope I don't have to return to hospital again.
I just got out of the hospital today my left lung was collapsed it gets so much better, they called it a spontaneous pneumothorax
@@epicplayz8404 that's good to hear your out I should be out in Monday
You guys still alive? Lollll .. I am having it
@@romeo4ever damn.
@@romeo4ever I've had 7 lung Collapses in 1 year. Hope that don't happen to you
thank you your way of explaining this is so simple yet correct it really helps me to study and be a better doctor in the future
Oh, your simple explanation using the bottles and straws, plus your illustration, really gave an excellent answer to my questioning collapsed lungs. Thank you so much.
Creative video! This makes it very interesting to watch 👍
You are an Amazing teacher. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this informational video.
Keep up the videos! Really appreciate the simple examples you give, very helpful to understanding the concepts you covered.
My aunt has the coronavirus and her lungs collapsed 😭🙏🏾😣 I hope she doesn’t die. She’s like a god mother to me
CookiesNCream I hope she’s ok, for her sake and for yours 💞
is she doing better?
stay strong dude
I hope she is well now.
Is she okay? I really need motivation as my grandpa is going thru the same ..
Had 2 pneumothorax on the same lung, the collapsed lung I can deal with...but it's the hospital food and being bed bound for so long which is the worst! also was extremely sick from medication spent days vomiting nonstop which is very painful when you've got a collapsed lung
Have you been able to fly?
Wow .... Well . My husband recently got hit by a truck while on his motorcycle and he was recently put in the hospital... This really helped me be more calm and know what to expect . .. thank you
Thank you. Very detailed information and simple for layman to understand.
Great video!! I was wondering what are the mechanisms/risk factors that lead to lower lobe collapse after cardiac surgery. I had a patient which had left lower lobe collapse after a sternotomy just unsure of the reasons this happens . Some info would be great
I literally discovered your channel today and our pbl case for this week ironically happens to be pneumothorax... Thank you for the help!
Oh man i collapsed a lung during a lake accident, and I don't remember how long I waited to go to the hospital, I just remember having to hug my left side chest tightly just so it wouldn't hurt, I was always curious on how they did it to me, I was also hooked up to that plural space thing, thank you for explaining it
I'm not even medically inclined by profession, I'm an IT! but I watched this 😅 I bumped into an FB post where apparently you'll collapse if you jogged(*after quarantine) with mask on. Then my friend said something about hypoxia or Pneumothorax. Then I was so confused. so I watched this haha. makes sense
I love how you did it with the bottles very nice
Easily explained. Loved the examples. Thanks for this!
Yay!!!! Another video! I’m so glad your posting again
I think this might be a good bong setup
Is there any home remedies you can do to help recovery ?
Great job, i had this did to me well explained..
Thank you 😊 great explanation
Thanks for understanding I currently have it
I’m here to see how long Drew Brees is going to be out🤨🤣
Facts. 😭😭
😂🤣 me too
Same
I knew I wasn't going to be the only one lmao
HAHA SAME
Once lung is fixed will removing that machine cause any damage to the lung? Or do you have to have that machine forever?
Thanks. How does it work when you have fluid in your lung because of lungcancer? What will the drain look like thatcthey can install? Can you still swim / have a bath?
You are a great teacher! Thank you for all of the videos you make :)
good vid, i had tube for a week after right lower lobe removal. not fun at all, doc suspected i had leak still hence longer time but i think i just had tidalling. what i do wonder is when they pull the tube out, how do the holes seal up
Can lung problems cause your chest to look different? My chest cafe doesn't look the same anymore
I have had a closed lung since I as five it’s mutch more better now but I still have problem breathing.
How are you feeling now?
Yes, simple and understandable
Great teaching video!
The middle part of my right lung has collapsed. Can it be re-inflted ?
Im a radiologist student 2nd yr college, I would like to ask, placing tube into the plural cavity in order to inflate the lungs, Should this tube be pumb in tha air under pressure? or should the tube apply suction?
I've had this on my RIGHT side for the past month. (It was present on my xray last month but wasn't in the report) today i go to ER bc the pain is unbearable on my LEFT side. They did additional xrays confirming the collapsed right lung but my right side doesn't hurt, it's my left side thats radiating pain everywhere. Why is this?
very well explained, thankyou!
Thank you
I had a puncture lungs when I was being intubated during my 2nd cs. This particular plastic was used to get the lungs back up again. But I steal feel pains around my left chest area which is where this incident happened. Do you think this pain will go away? How likely is the am I going to get loss of breath in my life Time? Am 35.
what if my collarbone broke through my ribcage and punctured my lung is it totally fixed, am alright to still smoke weed every now and then?
Hi
@Donovan Pham, MD
So a family friend said their icu doc said that they’re wife’s lungs “maxed out with CO2)
Or something like that!
What do that mean?
And how could they have fixed that?
My cousin goes through lungs collapse during car accident. Is it curable
Yes
I had a chest tube in for 2 weeks. They ended up just doing surgery
WarOmGwar Same 👍
Gosh this was very educational. Thank u. But where have u been the last 9 mo. As 9 mo ago seems to be your last video
Hi,
Thank you for the example! I have a few question. So my boyfriend was recently admitted to the hospital for a collapsed lung, & the hospital told us it would only take 1-2 days for his recovery & he doesn’t seem to be getting better! He seems to be getting worse! He’s been in the hospital for almost a week & nothing has changed.
How exactly is the lung or the wall around the lung going to heal on its own? & why do you think it is taking longer than normal for him to heal?
I can’t be in the hospital with him because of COVID & the doctors aren’t giving us any answers!
Did you ever find out why the recovery was slow? Having Surgery or being in the Hospital during COVID19 is no joke. I had Surgery almost a year ago for lung Cancer. I bad a Wedge Resection so I lost part of my Lung. I was told I would go home the next day. 5 days later I was wheeled outside where my mom picked me up, the same place she dropped me off 5 days prior. I was told when my lung was stapled it didn't seal so each day they clamped the tube, had me go for an Xray then told me I had to stay another day. Finally by the 3rd day and not understanding my Surgeon came to see me alone and I asked him why I am still in the Hospital. He explained it and once I could fully understand I called my family and explained what was going on Apparently in about 5% of patients there is an issue with the lung not sealing. The Chest tube was removing air from my chest. Going forward I have a huge amount of respect for people having to be awake with a Chest Tube, so not funny, worst pain in my life. Hope things worked out well for you a d your BF.
Can we lift weights in gym after post phnemothorax??
I had to make the call to let my pops go due to a collapsed lung, he was already in bad shape and 85 yrs old...the chest tube didn't work so they was gone have to cut him open and try but with his age I just couldn't put him threw that, I still blame the hospital for having him on oxygen for almost 3 weeks I think it weakened his lung, either way he not suffering any more
I can’t wait to place a chest tube in myself :)
How many months it's take to recover chest shape which happens due to pneumothorax
Tanks
Is it just for adults or can be use for kids too?
What if doesn’t work?
I suffered a minor spontaneous right sided pneumothorax (only partially collapsed from the very top.) In 2020 And could feel said lung shifting abnormally within my chest cavity. (I reckon it occurred when I was swinging at my local park. Air pockets on the surface of the lung coupled with my stature. (Tall and thin.) Were considered the likely triggers for its occurrence.... A brief stay on the cardiothoracic Ward in my local hospital saw it gradually recover on its own accord without any complications. A brief discussion on the 50% chance of re occurrence surfaced and the procedure of choice would be adhering the plura to the chest wall. (Which is not a fun journey.)
Yet I've now noticed, that whenever I am in a particularly stressful situation... Or whilst I was working as an AIN within aged care.... I would experience mild to moderate right sided chest pain on and off (eventually it was always present.) Unfortunately I had to leave my position due to a beyond septic workplace culture. (Currently seeking out a better opportunity.)
Ever since doing so? Said chest, shoulder, upper back and neck pain has completely gone!!
Can stress/anxiety/depression be a triggers or be known risk factors for spontaneous pneumothorax (both intially and re occurring instances?)
For context. I do not end up hyperventilating in such stressful situations (it would be rare if it does occur nowadays.) Don't know if hyperventilation alone can cause a pneumothorax anyhow.
So did you get the surgery (PLEURODESIS VATS) that they talked about with you?? I’m currently in hospital right now and I’ve only been here 2.5 days and they already want to do the surgery but i want to wait as I feel it will heal on its own, I just need more time.
@@charniecearielle @charniecearielle thankfully? My lung re inflated on its own after some rest and some supplemental oxygen. The collapse for me was the upper portion of the right lung. (only a few centimetres from what I recall on the X-ray.) They were going to do a surgery to re inflate the portion of lung that collapsed then apply an adhesive to my plura (lung lining.) To the chest wall. That was the option they were discussing with me.
I'd assume they would have taken X-rays, perhaps an ultrasound and a breathing capacity test in your case. If so? How significant was/is the collapse? Was it diagnosed as Spontaneous like mine?
Sending you virtual support and strength.
@@lauraconnolly663 Yes mine was spontaneous as well! X-rays and scans have been done and I have no damage. They’re just eager to do surgery because although my lung stays inflated with the chest tube and suction on, it goes down a little once they disconnect the suction (indicating it’s still leaking a little). But it’s only been 2.5 days so I don’t want to jump to surgery so quickly as I’ve read it can take a few days for any leaks to completely stop. Thank you so much for your support!!
@@lauraconnolly663 oh and I was told it was a pretty significant collapse so that’s another reason why I think it best to allow more time to heal naturally. I’m not in any pain just discomfort at times from the tube being in and I don’t want to rock the boat with an unnecessary surgery. I really think I just need more time (I’m known to heal a bit slower than most even frm mild injuries and infections).
@@charniecearielle Due to the fact they've gone ahead and had to put a drainage tube in? Am I correct in thinking that the portion of the affected lung was quite substantial? That likely is one of the reasons why it is taking a longer time... (It's all based around achieving air pressure homeostasis within the chest cavity and the lung itself.)
NICE DIY BONG!
I recently got out of the hospital after having a collapsed lung. Will this affect my future (health wise).
I'm going thru it
Awesome
Can 63 years old lungs expland after vats surgery ??
I was told I have atelectasis. Why does it hurt when I breathe in? I get a sharp pain.
I have this too. Going on 4 months. How are you doing now?
I think my lung is collapsing right now, is there a chance that it'll just go away on its own?
You should see a doctor if you are concerned!
When my lung was collapsing I couldn’t breathe cause it hurt too much to
that water seal is exactly how i bleed my break lines :)
Dr Donavan Pham, MD has perfect teeth
One of my chickens has a pneumothorax, well haemothorax. Do i put the chicken down or conduct this operation.. ohh.. i would try if it was human and no other option but im thinking most people would put the bird down in my case. maybe i learn from it.. either way i know time is of the essence on more than one level, real dilemma, also it might just pull through on own..
Update,Air stopped escaping naturally but i should think massive amounts of fluid in the thorax
nothing to say the lung still isnt collapsed actually
if i had the option again i would have attempted procedure straight away.
How does pneumonia lead to a collapsed lung?
My mother’s lung has collapsed and this was very useful, ty!
My dad is in ventilator now and have damage his lungs,will it be cured?
Yes but it takes time god bless your dad and pray for our creator god. God will help us all have faith. 🙏 ❤️
My dad passed away😭
Chest tubes are painful
my right lung had collapse left was starting to by the time I got to er. Once the tube was put into my side for drainage the pain was off the charts. I've given birth 4 times I'd say the pain was worse than childbirth. That was my experience as a 117 lb 5 ft 2 female. But praise god my life was spared !
Judith Poch what does it feel like I think that’s what’s happening with me
Jasmine Landers r u in the hospital ?
Judith Poch no I’m at home
They are! Sewn into chest after doctors drill a hole through your ribs. In intensive care, you have to carry that thing and IV with you to the bathroom. The most helpless feeling.
lmao i have experience this spontaneous pneumothorax 4th times before the right doctors cut blebs in my lungs and strapped it down
I was stabbed in the lung and it collapsed I had a chest tube it was horrible.
Wow. That's horrible. How are you doing now?
CJ McCollum brought me here, prayers for CJ 🙏
Can lungs hole cure?.. please reply 😥
Thankyou
COOOOOOOOOOOOOL😎
What up with under your nose?
Herpes
im going hospital cuz of this
now
Heimlich valve.... Whoopie cushion medicine...
Thanks for not covering how to insert the tube it's not like that's critical to this video actually being useful or anything
Cj mc brought me here.
Well I'm not in medical field but heh I'm curious about us....we shall know ourself better right after all we are humans!
Not sure if this comment give some positivity to people who are in the field they are just and #like #God...
#Doctors are like God for people's -
#stay happy and share that happiness with world !🌈🌈🌈🌈