Comments on: I just suffered a secondary pneumothorax, how long should I take off work recovering?

By: Jaydan 149

Jaydan 149 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:26:59 +0000

It is not really possible to give you an absolute answer. All patients are different and as a conditition affects them there is always a soil and seed situation. 4 Weeks would seem a reasonable start and then take it from there.

By: Meadow Bridgeman

Meadow Bridgeman — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:33:42 +0000

You need to consult with your GP but I would suggest you take off at least 2-3 weeks. Get back into it gradually. You don’t want to overdo it. You say that you can only walk 20 yards without getting breathless, I would ask your GP for some advice from a physio and OT in regards to work simplication and energy conservation. Take it easy. You need to let your body recover. Your boss needs to understand this.

By: Jayleen Livingston

Jayleen Livingston — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:20:15 +0000

3 weeks. max.