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Suggest Treatment For Breathing Difficulty After Broken Ribs And Partially Collapsed Lung

I had a bad fall from a horse and broke 10 ribs and 2 tranverse processes, and had a partially collapsed lung. I now have difficulty breathing at night when I lie on my left side (side with broken ribs and partially collapsed lung) and wheeze and hear crackling noises. I am better on my back and best on my right side. I cough. As soon as I get up, I am much better. What can I do?
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
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it requires surgical management to correct fractured ribs. may be they have pierced lungs tissue and effecting breathing. after correction strapping is requered. for collapsed lungs thoracic surgeon may be consulted for treatment specialized bed with back rest have to be arranged.treatment should be given as advised by thoracic surgeon.
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Suggest Treatment For Breathing Difficulty After Broken Ribs And Partially Collapsed Lung

it requires surgical management to correct fractured ribs. may be they have pierced lungs tissue and effecting breathing. after correction strapping is requered. for collapsed lungs thoracic surgeon may be consulted for treatment specialized bed with back rest have to be arranged.treatment should be given as advised by thoracic surgeon.