QC: Lung Collapse During Your Period, Symptoms That Are Often Missed, What About Adhesions in Your Heart or Lungs?

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)Dr. Francesco Di Chiara, a leading consultant thoracic surgeon, shares critical insights about thoracic endometriosis and its impact on lung function. The episode explores the differences between thoracic endometriosis and lung disease, the implications of lung collapse during menstruation, and the most commonly misdiagnosed symptoms.• Lung endometriosis is one presentation of thoracic endometriosis• Lung collapse during menstruation (pneumothorax) is a sign that shouldn't be overlooked rather than immediately dangerous• Shoulder and neck pain are the most commonly missed symptoms, often leading to incorrect orthopedic treatments• Adhesions in the lungs can prevent full expansion, reducing capacity and exercise tolerance• After surgical treatment, thoracic endometriosis may recur but typically in a less invasive form• Research on thoracic endometriosis recurrence rates is still developingHave more questions? Send them to [email protected] or visit the endobattery.com contact page.Support the showWebsite endobattery.com

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