What Is Atelectasis?
Atelectasis is a lung condition in which parts of the alveoli, tiny air sacks in the lung, lose air. When it develops, oxygen levels in the bloodstream decrease, affecting the ability to breathe.
Table of Contents
- Atelectasis: What Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
- What Is Atelectasis?
- Causes of Obstructive Atelectasis
- Causes of Non-Obstructive Atelectasis
- Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnosis and Tests
- Treatment
- Prognosis for Atelectasis Patients
- How to Prevent Atelectasis?
- Key Facts You Should Know
