Had a collapse lung in October had chest tube which did not seal the lung doctors requested I have the vats surgery to prepare two bleb within the lung in the month of march I had an X-ray which show my left to which the lung has collasped is slightly evelated when I inhale my chest hurts along with my shoulder blade is that normal please advise
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, it is normal to have chest pain and shoulder pain in collapse lung with breathing. Collapsed lung cause pleurisy (inflammation of pleura).  And chest pain on breathing is characteristic feature of pleurisy. If diaphragm is irritated by collapse lung, referred pain in shoulder can be felt because of same nerve supply of diaphragm and shoulder. So better to start vigorous chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercise for collapse lung.