AboutNeal Okerson Expertise I should be able to answer most questions about anatomy and physiology of heart and lungs. I also enjoy answering questions about understanding diseases. I should also be able to explain the goals and objectives of various pulmonary related treatments. Not an M.D., but worked in the field (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) since 1990. Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1995. B.S. degree in Health Education (1987). Currently working (since 1993) as the Director of Clinical Education in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program in Western KY.
Question Hello, I am a nurse and understand the condition however I have had six or more of these in the past four years.They have only been about 15% all right apex area and my pulmonologist treats these with home O2.These episodes have occured during my period do you have any info on this? I'm not sure of the spelling but it sounds like pneumocatemenia.All my Dr. could tell me was that it was similar to endometriosis.Thank you
Answer Sorry for the delay in answering your question, I have been out of town.
I have not read much about the occurance of spontaneous pneunothorax. We only cover a small amount in my class. I did a little internet searching and found some information that you might find helpful. Here are the links:
There are a few links at the bottom of this page. At least some are PubMed articles which may offer some direction for you. It seems that the first link may be a dead link, the others seem to work fine.
I have a PDF article written by a couple of MDs from New Orleans that I can email to you, if your want. Just send me an email with pneunothorax in the subject line and I will email it to you. My email address is rneal62@hotmail.com - hope this information has helped.
