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What does a collapsed lung sound like?
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Decreased sounds: A collapsed lung is associated with absent air flow to the involved segment of the lung. On examination, the involved part will have diminished/absent breath sounds. Small areas of lung collapse may not cause any symptoms & can go undetected unless a chest xray is done. The evaluation & treatment depends on patient's history & underlying medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about your specifics.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Quiet: If the lung collapses, there is a decrease in air flow to the lung, causing a decrease in sounds.
Answered 9/21/2013
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