Ive had 2!
1st time i was admitted to hospital on friday afternoon, kept in all weekend. Told monday morning they were going to "drain" the air out of the normally air-free void space outside my lung, only to be then told 5 minutes later i could go home.

6 months later im there, same thing happens.....

Still get chest pains, and flying is terrifying. I was told the pressure change could kill me if i still had air escaping into the void space
(Monkeystrumpet monkey. Monkey, MONKEY!!!, Fri 30 Jul 2010, 9:35, 1 reply)

yeah
I couldnt fly for a few months.

The drain thing is an experience. 1st time I went in my lung had fully collapsed, so they drained it once with a syringe and a bag, then put me on a full bucket drain.

The Second time it collapsed, it was a partial collapse (which I reckon yours was) the air gap is too small so they cant drain it.

The third time, it collapsed quite bad again, full drain, then operated spent about 3-4 weeks in hospital.

Quite an ordeal, although I gave up smoking because of it. Ar eyou tall by any chance? as this makes you more prone.
(Dan dan dan They tik urh jerbs!!!, Fri 30 Jul 2010, 9:51, closed)

tall and thin
apparently we're more likely to suffer..... im filling out now tho so safety awaits
(Monkeystrumpet monkey. Monkey, MONKEY!!!, Fri 30 Jul 2010, 10:21, closed)

look into a syndrome
called Marfans

If you have long fingers/Toes, a high rise pallet in your mouth, etc, you might need to be checked out by your doctor, as it also causes thinning of heart lining - also very dangerous.
(Dan dan dan They tik urh jerbs!!!, Fri 30 Jul 2010, 10:30, closed)

high palate?
dont think im abnormal, just a 6ft 2 bloke... so not even like supersoldier tall
(Monkeystrumpet monkey. Monkey, MONKEY!!!, Fri 30 Jul 2010, 12:57, closed)

Im also 6ft 2"
check it out on the internets.

You might be a Marfans sufferer.
(Dan dan dan They tik urh jerbs!!!, Fri 30 Jul 2010, 13:17, closed)