Atelectasis Cause
Health Encyclopedia: Atelectasis
Atelectasis is the collapse of part or all of a lung. It is caused by a blockage of the air passages (bronchus or bronchioles) or by pressure on the lung.
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Alternative Names
Partial lung collapse
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Risk factors for atelectasis include anesthesia, prolonged bed rest with few changes in position, shallow breathing, and underlying
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