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Can Collapsed Lungs Cause Pain Around The Ribcage And Breathing Difficulty After An Injury?

98 hours ago On 7/18 4pm I tripped or stiff left arthrofibrotic knee stiffened & I fell approximately landing on front lawn with unusual rise on it. falling on far upper front left side of torso. while carrying 1 box.
the rib area? hurts on 7/20 12pm my dentist always checks blood pressure was high 164/80 later on it was about 150/80 today however I am winded just climbing 1 small flight of stairs from main bungalow floor to the attic bedroom
do I have a Collapsed lung my mother's oximeter shows mid 90s
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
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Hi,

It is not impossible. I suggest you go to the nearest emergency department for an x-ray of your chest.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
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Can Collapsed Lungs Cause Pain Around The Ribcage And Breathing Difficulty After An Injury?

Hi, It is not impossible. I suggest you go to the nearest emergency department for an x-ray of your chest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon