Pneumothorax Support Group
A pneumothorax (or collapsed lung) is a medical emergency caused by the collapse of the lung within the chest cavity. It can result from: a penetrating chest wound, barotrauma to the lungs, spontaneously (most commonly in tall, slim young males who smoke), chronic lung pathologies including emphysema, asthma, acute infections, chronic infections (tuberculosis, cancer).
I wanted to join this for the support, but I see that most of the topics are very old. Anyone have another support group that they find more helpful and would like to share?
I have just experienced a spontaneous pneumothorax and was looking for people to discuss their lifestyle changes etc post lung collapse. I am only 28, a non-smoker, and having experienced this has left me anxious. I am so fearful that it happens again. would appreciate any feedback or advice.. thx