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What the common types of atelectasis?
Resorption atelectasis
What is posterior atelectasis?
what is bilateral posterior atelectasis of the lungs
What is the name for a collapse lung?
atelectasis
Make a sentence with the word atelectasis?
The man was suffering from atelectasis and almost died. This word describes a lung that has collapsed completely or partially.
What part of the body does atelectasis affect?
Lung
What is the scientific name for a collapsed lung?
atelectasis
Is subsegmental atelectasis or scarring of the lung deadly?
Scarring of the lunch may or may not be deadly, depending on the severity. Subsegmental atelectasis is deadly, as it is a collapsed lung.
Why does a pneumothorax frequently lead to atelectasis?
A pneumothorax causes the lung to collapse, leading to decreased air flow into the lung and subsequent alveolar collapse, resulting in atelectasis. The air in the pleural space from the pneumothorax can also prevent proper lung expansion, further worsening the atelectasis.
What is the medical term meaning airlessness of a lung?
atelectasis
Atelectasis renders the lung useless for ventilation?
true
Can you have atelectasis and pneumonia?
If you like to live dangerously!
What is the condition where the lungs tissue collapses?
The condition where the lung tissue collapses is called atelectasis. This occurs when alveoli in the lungs deflate, leading to reduced gas exchange and potential respiratory issues. Atelectasis can be caused by various factors such as blockage of airways, pressure on the lungs, or underlying lung diseases.
