Flying after a pneumothorax (collapsed lung)

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MissAshlee

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<P>I have had four collapsed lungs in the last 6 years.  The last one was in September of 2010. I was scheduled to fly to California about a week after I was released from the hospital and, of course, the doctors told me not to do it.  So I didn't. They said that flying after a pneumothorax was not safe and that I at least needed to wait 6 months.  </P>
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<P>I am scheduled to fly to Pennsylvania in a couple of weeks and i'm really starting to get nervous.  I tried asking the doctors for advice on what I should do or if it was even safe to fly and they really aren't giving me any answers.  All they tell me is that, "yes, it is a risk but you know what to do if it happens". That's just not enough for me.  They can't tell me how much of a risk because there really hasn't been enough study on it. </P>
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<P>Has anyone had experience with flying after a pneumothorax? I just don't want to get to PA and not be able to fly back.  Or worse, end up in the hospital away from home.  Any input would be great!!  Thanks.  <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">   </P>
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MissAshlee

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<P>I have had four collapsed lungs in the last 6 years. The last one was in September of2010. I was scheduled to fly to California about a week after I was released from the hospital and, of course, the doctors told me not to do it. So I didn't. They said that flying after a pneumothorax was not safe and thatI at least needed to wait 6 months. </P>
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<P>I am scheduled to fly to Pennsylvania in a couple of weeks and i'm really starting to get nervous. I tried asking the doctors for advice on what I should do or if it was even safeto fly and they really aren't giving me any answers. All they tell me is that,"yes, it is a risk but you know what to do if it happens".That's just not enough for me.They can't tell me how much of a risk because there really hasn't been enough study on it.</P>
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<P>Has anyone had experience with flying after a pneumothorax? I just don't want to get to PA and not be able to fly back. Or worse, end up in the hospitalaway from home. Any input would be great!! Thanks. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"></P>
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MissAshlee

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<P>I have had four collapsed lungs in the last 6 years. The last one was in September of2010. I was scheduled to fly to California about a week after I was released from the hospital and, of course, the doctors told me not to do it. So I didn't. They said that flying after a pneumothorax was not safe and thatI at least needed to wait 6 months. </P>
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<P>I am scheduled to fly to Pennsylvania in a couple of weeks and i'm really starting to get nervous. I tried asking the doctors for advice on what I should do or if it was even safeto fly and they really aren't giving me any answers. All they tell me is that,"yes, it is a risk but you know what to do if it happens".That's just not enough for me.They can't tell me how much of a risk because there really hasn't been enough study on it.</P>
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<P>Has anyone had experience with flying after a pneumothorax? I just don't want to get to PA and not be able to fly back. Or worse, end up in the hospitalaway from home. Any input would be great!! Thanks. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"></P>
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mag6125

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I'm not entirely sure but I thought I heard from someone before about some kind of test, like a pressure test for your lungs or something that can help determine what your lungs can handle before flying. Like I said though I'm not really sure. Hopefully someone else here has some experience with this they can share. Good luck!
 
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mag6125

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I'm not entirely sure but I thought I heard from someone before about some kind of test, like a pressure test for your lungs or something that can help determine what your lungs can handle before flying. Like I said though I'm not really sure. Hopefully someone else here has some experience with this they can share. Good luck!
 
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mag6125

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I'm not entirely sure but I thought I heard from someone before about some kind of test, like a pressure test for your lungs or something that can help determine what your lungs can handle before flying. Like I said though I'm not really sure. Hopefully someone else here has some experience with this they can share. Good luck!
 
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missT

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I had a collapsed lung (fully) and I got on a plane around 9 months later. Since then I have been on 3 other flights.  My doc said right after the collapse I shouldnt get on a long flight (more then 5 hours) and that I should wait until my lungs are in better shape so I waited 9 months. I really hope everything turns out for you.
 
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missT

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I had a collapsed lung (fully) and I got on a plane around 9 months later. Since then I have been on 3 other flights. My doc said right after the collapse I shouldnt get on a long flight (more then 5 hours) and that I should wait until my lungs are in better shape so I waited 9 months. I really hope everything turns out for you.
 
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missT

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<BR>I had a collapsed lung (fully) and I got on a plane around 9 months later. Since then I have been on 3 other flights. My doc said right after the collapse I shouldnt get on a long flight (more then 5 hours) and that I should wait until my lungs are in better shape so I waited 9 months. I really hope everything turns out for you.
 
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MissAshlee

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Thank you! That makes me feel alot better... it had me worried because no one could give me a straight answer. Even though everyone is different and there are no guarantees, it makes me feel better to know that you did it with no complications.
 
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MissAshlee

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Thank you! That makes me feel alot better... it had me worried because no one could give me a straight answer. Even though everyone is different and there are no guarantees, it makes me feel better to know that you did it with no complications.
 
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MissAshlee

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Thank you! That makes me feel alot better... it had me worried because no one could give me a straight answer. Even though everyone is different and there are no guarantees, it makes me feel better to know that you did it with no complications.
 
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coltsfan715

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I had a partial collapse and was then listed for a transplant and flew from Florida to Hawaii with little problem other than claustrophobia. I can understand the concern but I am sure you will be fine. I had waited about a yr after my collapse to when I flew.

Good luck with the flight and have fun!
Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

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I had a partial collapse and was then listed for a transplant and flew from Florida to Hawaii with little problem other than claustrophobia. I can understand the concern but I am sure you will be fine. I had waited about a yr after my collapse to when I flew.

Good luck with the flight and have fun!
Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

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I had a partial collapse and was then listed for a transplant and flew from Florida to Hawaii with little problem other than claustrophobia. I can understand the concern but I am sure you will be fine. I had waited about a yr after my collapse to when I flew.
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<br />Good luck with the flight and have fun!
<br />Lindsey
 
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