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Does the throat shift when the Lung Collapses?

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If the pressure becomes equal to the atmospheric pressure the lung collapses?

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What is when lung collapses usually due to injury it is called?

pneumothorax


When a lung collapses usually due to injury it is called what?

puncture


What is pnemothorax?

A pnemothorax is basically when to much pressure or tension is put on the lung and it collapses. To fix the problem doctors will usually put in a chest tube attached to a suction machine, this will help reinflate the lung.AnswerA pnemothorax is basically when to much pressure or tension is put on the lung and it collapses. To fix the problem doctors will usually put in a chest tube attached to a suction machine, this will help reinflate the lung.


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.


How do chest tubes work to fix a collapsed lung?

I am not in the medical field. But if a lung collapses it means that there is air getting between the lung and the chest cavity creating pressure against the lung. A tube placed in the chest wall will relieve the pressure there. When the lung fills with air it pushes the air out of the tube. Then you can block the tube to give the chest cavity back the slight vacuum it had before. That is why your chest expands when you breate in. I hope this is right and I am not stepping on any toes out there.


What is lung compliance?

Lung compliance = Lung expandability


Which lung has three lobes?

The right lung has three lobes.


What is the function of the horizontal fissure of the left lung?

The function of the horizontal fissure of the left lung helps the constipated human to release any excess carbon from their body, meaning it is easier for them to defecate. Although in some cases of severe diarrhoea the mantelpiece of the left lung collapses into the pancreas distorting and disturbing the function of the horizontal fissure.


What is an atelectasis?

Atelectasis is a condition where a portion of the lung collapses or is not properly inflated. This can occur due to blockage of the airways, compression from outside the lung, or decreased surfactant production. Symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing.


Why is the left lung smaller than the right lung eft lung smallerthan the right lung?

to accommodate the heart