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Is Spontaneous Pneumothorax A Recurring Disease?

Does someone who had a spontaneous pneumothorax ALWAYS have reoccurences? My 20 year old daughter had a small one (under 10% according to her Dr.) which has resolved itself since her first xray 2 days ago. Will she continue to have them? She is normal weight, height and has no history of problems other than Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (she hasnt' had a "jerk" in 7 years and takes Keppra).
Fri, 19 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Spontaneous pneumothorax does not always recur in future.
Future recurrence depends on lung condition.
If patients is having bullous lung disease (many bulla and blebs) or cystic lung disease then chances of recurrence is more.
So in my opinion, you should get done CT thorax to rule out any underlying lung disease.
If CT thorax is normal then no need to worry for recurrence of pneumothorax.
Also tell her to refrain from smoking in future.
So get done CT thorax of her.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.
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Is Spontaneous Pneumothorax A Recurring Disease?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Spontaneous pneumothorax does not always recur in future. Future recurrence depends on lung condition. If patients is having bullous lung disease (many bulla and blebs) or cystic lung disease then chances of recurrence is more. So in my opinion, you should get done CT thorax to rule out any underlying lung disease. If CT thorax is normal then no need to worry for recurrence of pneumothorax. Also tell her to refrain from smoking in future. So get done CT thorax of her. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.