Difficulty breathing and a lot of cough due to atelectasis treated?

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Hello doctor. 7 years ago I had tuberculosis and was cured but I had a collapsed lung. From that day on, I had trouble breathing and coughed a lot. How can you help me with shortness of breath and a lot of cough due to a collapsed lung? I also treated with western medicine and herbal medicine, but I still had a hard time breathing. I would like to thank the doctor.
Tran Thi Lien, 1986
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Hello.
If you have a collapsed lung after being infected with TB, you need to see your doctor for evaluation of respiratory function. Then you should listen directly to the doctor for advice on treatment of shortness of breath and a lot of cough due to atelectasis.
Your problem needs to be controlled to avoid respiratory infections (eg, avoid colds, get vaccinated against flu...) to avoid worsening lung damage
You can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System nationwide to be examined and consulted by qualified doctors and how to treat shortness of breath and cough due to atelectasis.
Thank you for submitting your question to Vinmec. Best regards!

Answered by Doctor, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Bach - Respiratory Specialist - Respiratory Unit - Clinical Allergy and Immunology - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital