Atelectasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Atelectasis (at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) is the collapse of a lung or part of a lung, also known as a lobe It happens when tiny air sacs within the lung, called alveoli, lose air Atelectasis is one of the most common breathing complications after surgery
Atelectasis: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMD Atelectasis (pronounced a-teh-LEK-tuh-sis) is a lung condition that happens when your airways or the tiny sacs at the end of them don’t expand the way they should when you breathe Because
Atelectasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment - Cleveland Clinic Atelectasis happens when lung sacs (alveoli) can’t inflate properly, which means blood, tissues and organs may not get oxygen It can be caused by pressure outside of your lung, a blockage, low airflow or scarring The most common cause of atelectasis is surgery with anesthesia Atelectasis usually resolves after treating the underlying cause
Atelectasis - American Lung Association Atelectasis (pronounced at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) happens when the tiny air sacs or alveoli in your lungs are blocked, and it causes a partial or full collapse of one or more lobes or sections of the lungs Atelectasis is more common in people who had recent surgery under general anesthesia
Atelectasis - Wikipedia Atelectasis is the partial collapse or closure of a lung resulting in reduced or absence in gas exchange It is usually unilateral, affecting part or all of one lung [2] It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated down to little or no volume, as distinct from pulmonary consolidation, in which they are filled with liquid
Atelectasis - Johns Hopkins Medicine Atelectasis, the collapse of part or all of a lung, is caused by a blockage of the air passages (bronchus or bronchioles) or by pressure on the lung Risk factors for atelectasis include anesthesia, prolonged bed rest with few changes in position, shallow breathing and underlying lung disease
Atelectasis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Atelectasis, characterized by the partial or complete collapse of the lung or a section of the lung, is a common and significant clinical problem encountered in patients, particularly following surgery or in those with prolonged bed rest
Atelectasis - Pulmonary Disorders - Merck Manual Professional Edition Atelectasis refers to the collapse of lung tissue with loss of volume Patients may have dyspnea or respiratory failure if atelectasis is extensive They may also develop pneumonia Atelectasis is usually asymptomatic, but hypoxemia and pleuritic chest pain may be present Diagnosis is by chest radiography or computed tomography