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How does "atelectasis" and "bronchiectasis" differ?
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Different: Bronchiectasis is a dilated bronchus or airway. Atelectasis is an area of the lung that has decreased in volume because it doesn't have the usual amount of air in it.
Answered 2/17/2019
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