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Are pneumonia and atelectasis the same thing?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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).

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2021

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