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Dr. Alex Eduardo Lechin, M.D., F.C.C.P.
Pulmonologist
Dr. Alex Eduardo Lechin M.D., F.C.C.P. is a top Pulmonologist in Houston, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Alex Eduardo Lechin M.D., F.C.C.P. is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Alex Eduardo Lechin M.D., F.C.C.P. is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Alex Eduardo Lechin M.D., F.C.C.P. is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Houston, TX, Dr. Alex Eduardo Lechin M.D., F.C.C.P. is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
33 years
Experience
Dr. Alex Lechin, M.D., F.C.C.P.
- Houston, TX
- Baylor College of Medicine
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What can cause a lung to collapse?
The term “collapsed lung” is a layman’s term use for the medical term of Pneumothorax, which is the loss of air from the lung tissue in to the chest cavity, this causes the lung READ MORE
The term “collapsed lung” is a layman’s term use for the medical term of Pneumothorax, which is the loss of air from the lung tissue in to the chest cavity, this causes the lung to deflate.
The causes are external, due to trauma, the penetration of any foreign object, or from a broken rib, which injures the lung can cause a pneumothorax, also lung lesions, like the bullae, hole like loss of lung tissue structure, commonly seen in Emphysema, can spontaneously or by high pressure maneuvers like sneezing or coughing, rupture and create a leak and loss of air from the lung and pneumothorax.
The causes are external, due to trauma, the penetration of any foreign object, or from a broken rib, which injures the lung can cause a pneumothorax, also lung lesions, like the bullae, hole like loss of lung tissue structure, commonly seen in Emphysema, can spontaneously or by high pressure maneuvers like sneezing or coughing, rupture and create a leak and loss of air from the lung and pneumothorax.
After bypass surgery, should I go for a pulmonary check up too?
In general, even if you do not have or had lung problems prior or after your surgery, seeing a lung specialist is a good idea. Bypass surgery can cause several lung complications READ MORE
In general, even if you do not have or had lung problems prior or after your surgery, seeing a lung specialist is a good idea. Bypass surgery can cause several lung complications such as paralysis of the left diaphragm, pleural effusion (fluid around the lung), among others. If you have a history of prior lung diseases like COPD, asthma, or have persistent shortness of breath, cough, or chest pain in areas other than the sternum surgical incision, for example, then you very likely need to see your pulmonologist.
I hope you are doing well after your surgery and my answer helpful.
Alex Lechin
I hope you are doing well after your surgery and my answer helpful.
Alex Lechin
