| Medical Encyclopedia: Pneumothorax: Prevention |
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Preventive measures for a non-injury related pneumothorax include stopping smoking and seeking medical attention for respiratory problems. If the pneumothorax occurs in both lungs or more than once in the same lung, surgery may be needed to prevent it from occurring again.
— Lorraine Steefel, RN
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