Atelectasis
Complete or partial collapse of a lung or a section (lobe) of a lung.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Anesthesia's effect on the lungs causes almost everyone who undergoes surgery to have some atelectasis. Inhaled objects, asthma, and other lung diseases and injuries also can cause atelectasis.
There may be no obvious symptoms of atelectasis. When symptoms occur, they may include trouble breathing, cough, and low-grade fever.
Treatments include breathing exercises, medications, and surgery.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Nov 8, 2023 · Atelectasis means a collapse of the whole lung or an area of the lung. It's one of the most common breathing complications after surgery.
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Jun 26, 2024 · Atelectasis is a partial or complete collapse of the entire lung or a specific area, or lobe, of the lung, leading to impaired exchange of ...
Definition. Atelectasis is the collapse of part or, much less commonly, all of a lung. Alternative Names. Partial lung collapse. Causes.
Atelectasis is collapse of lung tissue with loss of volume. Patients may have dyspnea or respiratory failure if atelectasis is extensive.
Apr 3, 2024 · Atelectasis happens when the small sacs in your lungs (alveoli) can't inflate properly, leading to a partial or full collapse of your lungs.
Atelectasis is a condition in which all or part of a lung becomes airless and collapses. The main function of the lungs is to absorb oxygen into the ...