11th January 2024

A 21-year-old gentleman has recently received conservative treatment for a 1cm pneumothorax and is being reviewed in respiratory clinic.

A 21-year-old gentleman has recently received conservative treatment for a 1cm pneumothorax and is being reviewed in respiratory clinic. A chest x-ray completed during this review shows complete resolution of the pneumothorax, and he remains asymptomatic of the pneumothorax. He has now stopped social smoking since the episode. He informs you he wishes to fly to see his family in France as soon as possible. 

Given his recent diagnosis and findings in clinic today, when is the earliest that this gentleman can fly to France?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.