
Hi, I Am A 23 Year Old Female That Is

No, larger collar bone is not related to this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the reports history you have given.
Most common cause for lung collapse is retention of secretions.
So you might had mucus plug (secretions) blocking the air pipe (airways) which is causing collapse of distal lung tissue.
Once these mucus secretions are gone, collapsed lung expands.
And no association between larger collar bone and this incidence.
Please let me know
1. Was you given any medicines (mucolytic) or only breathing treatment?
2. Do you smoke?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Also they only gave me a mask breathing treatment.
When I was younger I used to get really sharp pain in my lung where it became so painful to breathe for like 2 mins but would only come every year or so.
Get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
It's good that you are a nonsmoker.
In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out subclinical bronchitis because this can also cause mucus plugs.
Please let me know if you have ever undergone PFT.
You also need to practice deep breathing exercises to strengthen your lungs and prevent mucus plugs.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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