Facebook Pixel
EmpowHER Guest
Q: 

phneumothorax developed after bronchoscope

By Anonymous March 13, 2018 - 7:54pm
 
Rate This

Dr punctured right lung, spent two days in hospital because of severe (inflammation) pain, upon trying to remove tubing, the end of tube hooked onto a rib causing severe pain. Removal had to be done in ICU under sedation....tube then removed and I was sent home. Second evening that I was home I developed a 100.4 degree fever (normal temp is about 96.7....otherwise other than some discomfort, I feel ok....should I be concerned?

Add a Comment1 Comments

HERWriter Guide

Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

I am so sorry this happened to you; it sounds incredibly painful.

Your fever was low grade (low grade is 100.4 or less) so not too troubling - and since you are feeling better now, you should be on the mend. Keep an eye on your fever and if it spikes, call your doctor.
Best,
Susan

March 14, 2018 - 4:43am
Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy
Add a Comment

All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.

Tags:

Pneumothorax

Get Email Updates

Pneumothorax Guide

Have a question? We're here to help. Ask the Community.

ASK

Health Newsletter

Receive the latest and greatest in women's health and wellness from EmpowHER - for free!