#lung collapse

[graphicmedicalstuff]

In aller Freundschaft Folge 598 Schmerzhafte Einschnitte S16E13

[excelerated-learning]

Man guys I dont really post here anymore but I had an entire lung collapse almost instantly (incredibly painful) and now I am on bedrest for like a week or two. I might even do a long introspective post for the void like I haven't done in years

[drbelalbasaf]

Can Coughing Cause a Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)

Discover the link between coughing and lung collapse. Learn symptoms, causes, and prevention tips for better respiratory health.

Coughing is something most of us experience regularly. Whether it’s due to a cold, allergies, or even just clearing your throat, it’s typically a minor annoyance. However, did you know that in rare cases, coughing can actually cause a collapsed lung? While this might sound alarming, understanding the mechanics of how this can happen and knowing the symptoms can help you stay informed about your respiratory health.

[pappebrisco]

Lungs again

Coming to terms with an existential threat. What if my lung has collapsed again? I’m certain I’d need surgery. I do have some insurance, but I don’t know how much would be covered.

I dread the bills, the impact on my school and my home here. I just finished my first semester of law school. I think I did pretty well, and I’d hate to derail a good track. But hey, if it’s happened, then it’s happened, and what will come will come. “Life is bigger than a good 1L year,” I say, stubbornly facing reality.

The threat of another collapse or some other complication had been in the back of my mind when I considered moving across the country to be closer to family. So if it manifests here and now, then it is likely better than if it had happened if I were living in Olympia. Right? 

A year or two ago I was at Thanksgiving at my aunt and uncle’s place in Oregon. I told them the story of how, on a frigid night in 2006, my drainage box dropped off my bed and Mom rushed me to the hospital to repair the hole in my thorax. It’s maybe my favorite lung collapse story to tell (the most surreal). I relished in the reactions of awe. I relished in being seen. Emboldened, I think I even claimed I wouldn’t be afraid of drowning, since I’ve had times when I really couldn’t breathe. 

That was a lie. 

I’m terrified that I’ll need another surgery, and I’m terrified to die. The timing couldn’t be worse (maybe I’ll live to eat those words). 

But anyway, I’ll see a doctor. I’ll probably get an x-ray, and when they tell me nothing is wrong, then everything will be okay. I can hope.

[bitteredlips]

boutta get a DNR tattoo on my chest, so I don't have to pay for an ambulance if I collapse from my 2 years worth of vaping thc....

don't tell my mum.

[brandonthomas]

Bad News

This has been a very hard week for me. One of the hardest. I had my third lung surgery today. A more invasive one than any of the others. And as I sit here with two chest tubes hanging out of me, I realize how lucky I am. My boyfriend is sleeping in the chair next to me, never leaving my side. My mom has been with me every minute. She cried with me when I did and held me. And I'm alive. Something keeps trying to bring me down, but I'm not going anywhere. I'm a fighter. Always have been, always will be. Where others break, I rebuild myself. I'm small, slender, odd in every way. But NOTHING has brought me down. I'm on my third lung surgery and I'm FINE. I will never let any mother fucker try to tell me I'm weak. I've been through more than you can imagine and I have had to fight my way through since day one. I will wear my surgery scars with pride. These are battle wounds, and I have EARNED them.

[brandonthomas]

So much pain

My collapsed lung from Wednesday hasn't gotten any better. And the oxycodone isn't helping much. I don't know at what point I go back to the hospital but I'm worried...and can't breathe.

[brandonthomas]

Hospitals

My lung had a minor collapse today, so that's always fun.