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Alternate Names : Airless Lung
Atelectasis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Symptoms depend on how much of the lung is involved. A person may not even be aware of atelectasis if only a small part of the lung is affected. But, if a large part of the lung is involved, a person may have these symptoms:
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Atelectasis: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Atelectasis: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: Vincent J. Toups, MD Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 10/10/02