What is Atelectasis? (Complete or Partial Lung Collapse) - Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention. Learn more here: [ Ссылка ]

Atelectasis is a partial or complete collapsed lung caused by lung diseases, outside pressure on the lung, obstruction in the airway, or after surgery.

Treatments vary depending on the cause of Atelectasis and if severe it may be life-threatening. People who smoke, are obese, or suffer from a lung disease are at higher risk, as are children aged three or younger. Contact a doctor or health care provider if symptoms are experienced after surgery, an airway blockage, or chest injury right away.

If Atelectasis only affects a small area of the lung, symptoms may not occur and the lung may re-inflate on its own. Problems with the air sacs inflating results in low levels of oxygen in the blood. The treatment is determined by the cause of Atelectasis and the severity of damage from the collapsed lung.

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