Atelectasis is the abnormal collapse of the alveoli in the lungs. Atelectasis may be caused by any illness or medical condition that prevents a person from inhaling deeply. Conditions may include neuromuscular diseases and respira... Tag: obstrutive Atelectasis , atelectasis what is it
When a segment of the lung collapses, it is referred to as atelectasis. Any condition where the lung is not able to fully expand can lead to atelectasis. Some of the conditions include tumors or mucus compressing the lung. People ... Tag: re like atelectasis , atelectasis
I'm 29 yrs old and was recently diagnosed with the above, 6 mm with diffuse borders. The pulmonary doc told me they will do another CT scan in one year. She said she didn't know what the atelectasis came from, and re... Tag: what is atelectasis , atelectasis x ray
OK, you need to re-phrase your question. I am a Lung Specialist and have no idea what you are talking about. Atelectasis is a condition where parts of the lung collapse. I have no idea what you mean by conclude and th... Tag: what is basal atelectasis , subsegmental atelectasis causes , chest atelectasis
if it is, is it type 1 or type 2??? please support your answers. i really need to kno this thanks for answering It is a collapse of part of or a whole lung due to an obstruction of the part of the supplying... Tag: atelectasis differential , atelectasis linear , linera atelectasis
thanks to every1 who's answered my previous questions Lung diseases can be evaluated by many different techniques, one of which is PFTs or Pulmonary Function Tests that evaluate Airflow (movement of air ... Tag: atelectasis months , linear atelectasis cause , atelectasis homeopathic
I was dx'ed with Mild subsegmental atelectasis in the lower portion of the lungs. i have been under alot of stress lately and have had horrible chest pain, shortness of breath and upper back pain. I'm a 24 y.o.f. and thoug... Tag: bandlike atelectasis , atelectasis xray , atelectasis band
atelectasis is not bad. However if you don't get t reatment for it, it can progress into pnemonia. in your lungs you have air sacs, just imagine a bunch of grapes, thats exactly what your aveoli in your lungs are, th... Tag: ATELECTASIS ON CHEST , Atelectasis x rays , basal atelectasis
Hi! Atelectasis means collapsing of a alveole=the little bubbles we have in our lungs to exchange the gases, which is the work of our lungs. If we have cold or allergy or some such with lots of mucus they can plug the ... Tag: CT subsegmental atelectasis , atelectasis scarring , atelectasis banding