What does a collapsed lung feel like? ?!


Question: What does a collapsed lung feel like? ?
I have a sore chest and was wondering what it felt like

Answers:

When U inhale, it feels like a dagger is in your affected lung.
Don't confuse with pleurisy.



Hi there,
I am a qualified nurse.
Symptoms of a pnemothorax or more commonly known as a 'collapsed lung' include chest pain that might have a sudden onset. This pain is sharp like a dagger and may lead to feelings of tightness in the chest. Increased shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, a cough and fatigue are other common symptoms.

If you experience these symptoms and are ongoing i would advise you to go to hospital or call 999.




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