“Can my asthma cause my lungs to collapse?”

Hello, thank you for reaching out regarding the potential serious complications of asthma. The simple answer is yes, obstructive lung diseases like asthma can cause you to hold onto air over time and create hyperinflatted lungs that are more fragile and increasingly sensitive to collapsing. Although rare and usually only in severe cases does this risk actually cause which is termed a "pneumothorax" or collapsed lung. Just one of the many reasons why correct and diligent therapeutic interventions are important in this disease. I hope this answers your question.

Regards,

Dr. Maslonka