Atelectasis Atelectasis

Atelectasis - Definition and Overview

Atelectasis is defined as the collapse of the part of the lung or the whole lung.

Contents
1 Causes
2 Symptoms
3 Diagnosis
4 Treatment

Causes

  • tumors
  • foreign bodies

Symptoms

  • cough
  • chest pain
  • breathing difficulty

Diagnosis

Treatment

  • tumor removal
  • removal of secretions

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Example Usage of Atelectasis
hi_im_awesome: Pathophysiology: Hypovolemic shock. Atelectasis. Pneumoconiosis. Oliguria. Pyelonephritis. Hematochezia. Ulcerative colitis. Heyzues Cristo.
RadiologyBoard: (THX) Opacified haemorrhage: Atelectasis, pleural effusion, pneunomia, post pneumonectomy
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