born with only one lung

Guest over a year ago

im 19 weeks pregnant. at the ultrasound yesterday, i was told the same thing, my baby has only a left lung n the heart is in the place where the right lung should be. he is not concerned with the one lung or heart on the otherside. he is concerned with the veins that are connected to the heart. he called it scimitar. i have not heard anyone on here mention that name. i was wondering how mama halifax baby is doing? was there any problems with anyone elses veins on here or their baby. my doctor said if the veins have grown in the right path my baby would be normal n healthy, but if not, he would need surgery to correct the veins n outcome on his life would depend on the outcome of the surgery. does anyone else have this issue?

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Guest over a year ago

How long can a person with one lung live?

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Guest over a year ago

My daughter is 23 born with only her left lung, she did have a lot of colds until the age of 3 but is now a senior in college, normal healthy thrtiving women. She never needed any surgery.

Lisa

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shaunna over a year ago

Hey there, I have triplet daughters two of whom were born with no left lung, no pulmonary artery, narrow tracheas, and we just discovered that Meg has a uterus , ovaries, and vaginal atresia. It would be good to be able to have someone who has similar differences to talk to. My girls are 17 years old. Thanks~ Shaunna

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Ol One Lung over a year ago

So I can speak first hand on this. I was born with my left lung, heart on the right side, air tube problems, and on top of that bad scoliosis which I wore a backbrace for for about 4 years. In the second grade I had a tissue expander inserted on the right hand side and recieved inflations for a few years. I have a port on my right side along with some awesome scars. Growing up I had trouble with physical activity because I got winded really easily. That didn't stop me from cheering, dancing, karate, playing Clarinet, swimming, and the list goes on. I have never had any trouble flying on planes or riding roller coasters. I went to college in the mountains and never had a problem with the cold. I am now approaching my 24th birthday. I continue to astound people and blow their minds by proving them wrong. I am here as testiment that these physical limitations will not hold your kids back if they don't let them. My parents never gave me pity party and never told me no. I hope you do the same.

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Gazzyb123 over a year ago

Hi all, I was born with one lung and my heart on the wrong side. Apart from a few complications during childhood I have been able to lead a normal healthy life. I turn 30 next year.

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Guest over a year ago

I was born with no left pulmonary artery and therefore only a right working lung. This was in 1965. I never knew it until a routine xray was done when I was 19 years old. I am now 49 and have a 22 year old daughter and a 20 year old son and have never had any problems! Starting to get a little winded now but not on any medication or anything!

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Guest over a year ago

my son was born with one lung went to collage played baseball, has a wife and 3 childern. He is 38yrs old.

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Guest over a year ago

Hello, my daughter was born a month ago missing her right lung and her heart moved to the right with a VSD and ASD. She is also has a narrow airway and the doctors are discussing a surgery to open the narrowing if it doesn't open on its own. She is currently intuvated and I would like to know if anyone has a similar experience and how long they had to be intuvated. I would like her to start breathing on her own

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Guest over a year ago

Hello, I know this is an old post but I would love to learn more. My daughter was born with one lung and issues with her airway. She just had a surgery to fix her airway. Were you intuvated for a while? How did you overcome these issues when born? Thanks for your help

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Guest over a year ago

Hi Shelbs

Hope you don't mind my asking, but is your right shoulder lower than the left?

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Ginge over a year ago

Hiya, I'm just wondering if this group is still available? I'm 26 and I was born with only my right lung. I would like to know if there are many adults with only one lung and find out more about my condition. Thank you Charlotte

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Karthik over a year ago

My girl baby also born with only one lung last month and she is fighting to survive. May I know how is your nephew now and what kind of treatment taken?

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Guest over a year ago

I was born with only my right lung and my heart is on the right under my armpit. I'm now 27, I suffer with asthma, shortness of breath but I live a very normal lifestyle. I had no problems through school. I live each day to the full and I'm blessed!

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Guest over a year ago

This post was started by my great aunt with regards to my son who was born with one lung. He is 9 years old on Monday and is living a normal and full life. He gets a little out of breath more easily and has signs of very mild scoliosis with one shoulder lower than the other. I try to get him to exercise, to stretch and do yoga like poses. Quite hard to keep it up regularly but he does swim and has just started Kung fu so I'm hoping this will do him some good. Mainly I try to encourage him to be mindful about his posture, not self conscious just mindful. Otherwise all good, I hope he will have a long and normal life.

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