Partial collapsed lung: I have been... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

55,219 members65,989 posts

Partial collapsed lung

Amanda3011 profile image
18 Replies

I have been told that my left lung is collapsed in middle , they can’t do any further investigation as it’s too dangerous so I’m being sent for physio therapy in the hope that it’s a mucus blockage .. if this doesn’t get better will I still be able to fly? My fev 1 is 22% no oxygen needed

Written by
Amanda3011 profile image
Amanda3011
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
18 Replies
Caspiana profile image
Caspiana

Oh wow. I'm sorry to hear this Amanda. To be honest I think this is a question for your doctor. If your lung is partially collapsed I'd imagine it is in a delicate and extremely fragile condition. I would definitely get confirmation for the doctor treating you. I don't think any of us here can tell you for certain that you are fit to fly. Take good care. xx 🌼🌱

Amanda3011 profile image
Amanda3011 in reply to Caspiana

Thank you for your reply will definitely seek advice x

CDPO16 profile image
CDPO16

I agree with Caspiana. You really need to seek medical opinion about being able to fly. I hope that the physio helps you.

Amanda3011 profile image
Amanda3011 in reply to CDPO16

Thank you I will do xx

skischool profile image
skischool

Amanda,please read this and seek advise from your consultant:

tripprep.com/library/pulmon...

Best wishes and good luck,i hope you can get the go ahead.

Ski's and Scruff's x

Amanda3011 profile image
Amanda3011 in reply to skischool

Thank you for the information link, looks like my holidays abroad are over but we have some beautiful places in uk I’m yet to see 😍x

skischool profile image
skischool in reply to Amanda3011

Amanda,never say never,i have only 22% lung function but have a fit to fly certificate,your consultant will just wan't to check out your lung has re-inflated which could happen within a week or two of it's own accord.

Ski's :)

Amanda3011 profile image
Amanda3011 in reply to skischool

Aww hope so fingers crossed was told no meds to try release the phlegm but I thought there was meds to help loosen this xx

skischool profile image
skischool in reply to Amanda3011

Unfortunately i can't advise on that issue as with my 'dry' emphysema i am lucky not to produce much mucus but the lungs by nature will want to reoccupy their original space. x

Amanda3011 profile image
Amanda3011 in reply to skischool

Hopefully so 😂

Hacienda profile image
Hacienda

This is the reason I can't Fly, I have FEV1 26% or less, On Oxygen. My Consultant wasn't Happy she mentioned a possible pneumothorax happening if I fly. She said the Insurance Company may not insure me for the Flight, She wouldn't give me a "Fit to Fly" certificate. Best to make sure. xx

Amanda3011 profile image
Amanda3011 in reply to Hacienda

Thank you will definitely check out first xx

maggiewhiteley profile image
maggiewhiteley in reply to Hacienda

what's happening with your valves ? Sorry you can't fly, know you were looking forward to your trip.

Hacienda profile image
Hacienda in reply to maggiewhiteley

Hi Hun, Just got home, been a Busy Day, Also received a Phone Call from The Hospital for me to Go in next Thursday for a Bronchoscopy , I hope they can Do do the Procedure there & Then to change my Valves so as To Breath as good as last June for my First Valve Procedure, If all good then I will be able to Fly, Love n Hugs XXXX

skischool profile image
skischool in reply to Hacienda

Sorry to interrupt your conversation with Amanda Carino,but if you are having the bling jiggled with you will have to do the 3 day stint again regardless if it's only a reinsert so you better warn hubby to get in the ready meals lol. do hope they can do it on the day.no reason why not as it would be pointless just having the broncho.

Love nosey Ski's and the smelly one.:) xx

Hacienda profile image
Hacienda in reply to skischool

Lo Siento Carino, I should have messaged you, I have been out all day and got a call while on my Way Home, So I now await the Letter, I have to be ready for whatever, So Fingers Crossed they can renew me. Love n Hugs my Friend & Scruffita XXXXX

Ergendl profile image
Ergendl

There are still trains, and boats, even if you can't fly any more. All the best.

Amanda3011 profile image
Amanda3011 in reply to Ergendl

Just wanted to go to Majorca 😢 but will see if I get better 😂

You may also like...

Anxiety twinges - post collapsed lung

like the shortness of breath I felt when the lung collapsed. Anyway, I'm quite an anxious person so...

Feel like my lungs collapse overnight

The cough has gone but I am left with what feels like collapsed lungs over night. I lay down and...

EXCESSIVE DYNAMIC AIRWAY COLLAPSE

bronchoscopy last December, to be told that I had EDAC (excessive dynamic airway collapse). I have...

Excessive dynamic airway collapse

takes a long while to settle and is exhausting. I’m told this condition is rare and that there is...

Large airway collapse

pneumonia vaccine Also been told I may have tracheobronchomalacia (large airway collapse) ........