We spent yesterday in the ER with our son Chris. He suffered a Spontaneous Pneumothorax (ruptured lung). Took chest xray and is left lung was partially collapsed. ER doctor told us this is common in young males who are tall and thin and perfectly healthy. Chris is 22yo. They inserted a chest tube to release air trapped in his chest did another chest xray and his left lung was re-inflated. Released Chris with the chest tube and he's at home now an doing okay. Have to take him back to see another Dr on Monday and re-xray of chest. If all is okay tube will come out and take it easy for a bit.
I don't ask for much but if you folks can keep Chris in your thoughts it would be greatly appreciated. He's a great kid hard working (this happened at work) and has the OCD of fly fishing. Thanks all!!!
Respectfully,
Kim and Kay