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Collapsed Diaphragm

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Collapsed Diaphragm

by Joycat999, Aug 09, 2009 10:11PM

Tags: diaphragm

I was told my my doctor that I have a collapsed lung. Also, my diaphragm is collapsed too. I have to use oxygen to sleep. I sleep in a hospital bed with my head elevated. Is there any treatment to correct this?

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by Steven Y Park, MD

, Aug 13, 2009 11:50AM

You should post your question in the pulmonology section.

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