Question 1

does pneumonia cause bronchial obstruction?

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Yes: There is mucus production associated with pneumonia. This mucus can cause bronchial obstruction.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis: Atelectasis (from greek: ἀτελής, "incomplete" + ἔκτασις, "extension") is defined as the collapse or closure of the lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may affect part or all of one lung. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated, as distinct from pulmonary consolidation.
It is a very common finding in chest xrays which needs to be interpreted in the face of clinical symptom.

Question 3

are pneumonia and an atelectasis the same?

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NO: Atelectasis is a radiology description for areas of the lung that are not fully inflated, usually due to inadequately deep breaths. It is common in people on bedrest for illness, and after surgery. It can lead to pneumonia, but can be alleviated by deep breathing, es[pecially by walking and by use of the incentive spirometry machine in the hospital.

Question 4

are pneumonia and  atelectasis the same thing?

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Not the same: Pneumonia is caused by infection.  Atelectasis is caused by collapse of a portion of the lung (loss of air in the air spaces).

Question 5

what are the pediatric symptoms of atelectasis?

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ATELECTASIS: When part of the lungs collapse, child will have shortness of breath, tachypnea, cyanosis and chest pain depending on the part of lungs involved.

Question 6

how is subsegmental atelectasis of the lingula treated?

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Atelectasis is the : accumulation of mucus in a part of the lung, resulting in  a collapse of the lung segment.  May also be caused by a growth or infection .  Treating the underlying cause  and  breathing exercises  as well as  mucolytics,   oral hydration  and chest physiotherapy  can relieve this
condition.  In advanced cases, therapeutic bronchoscopy is helpful.

Question 7

will taking guaifenesin help with mild atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

: Chest physical therapy and deep breathing is probably better than taking medication. Make conscious efforts to take deep breadth at least intermittently.

Question 8

treatment for atelectasis due to which o2 levels are low?

Accepted Answer

Need more expansion: Atalectasis happens when the lungs aren't expanding enough to allow the alveoli to open adequately. The proper function of alveoli is needed to take in enough and release enough carbon dioxide. This is common to see after a surgery, for example. Your doctor may recommend special breathing exercises - or ventilator adjustments - to help. LGromkoMD

Question 9

how can linear atelectasis of lungs be treated/ reversed, ?

Accepted Answer

Nothing to worry: This is almost nothing.

Exercise and live will and it will go away.

You probably had a lung infection and la is a residual that should go away.

To be safe check with your doc.

Question 10

what is scattered strands of fibrosis and linear atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

CT findings: Nonspecific findings of lung injury.

Usually not a big deal.

Check with your lung doc.

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