Atelectasis
collapse of a lung or part of a lung from a variety of causes.
Dr. Michael Gabor reviewed this
35 year experience in Diagnostic Radiology
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
How is it usually diagnosed?
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What is bibasal atelectasis?
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What is left lingular atelectasis?
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What is the definition or description of: atelectasis?
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How long does it take to recover from mild atelectasis?
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Would someone with mild atelectasis need to be hospitalized?
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A 57-year old male asked:
What does it mean that "there is mild dependent atelectasis near both bases"?
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A 55-year old male asked:
What is minimal bibasilar atelectasis?
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What does atelectasis of the kidney mean?
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What is lingular subsegmental atelectasis?
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A 36-year old asked:
Are pneumonia and an atelectasis the same?
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Are pneumonia and atelectasis the same thing?
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How does "atelectasis" and "bronchiectasis" differ?
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A 65-year old female asked:
Infiltrate same as atelectasis in rigth lobe consistent?
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A 46-year old female asked:
What does Minimal left basilar atelectasis or scarring mean?
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A 39-year old female asked:
What are the symptoms of atelectasis please? Existing with bronchiectasis
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A 58-year old female asked:
What does trace bibasilar atelectasis is present mean? No evidence for PE
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A 42-year old female asked:
I would like some information about subsegmental atelectasis. Also, does it cause pain?
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A 41-year old asked:
What is atelectasis of the lung?
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What does lower lobe atelectasis mean?
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What are the pediatric symptoms of atelectasis?
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Should I be worried about mild atelectasis on my xray?
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How is subsegmental atelectasis of the lingula treated?
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How bad a complication is atelectasis to a post op patient?
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How long does it take to recover from slight atelectasis with uri?
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Do people ever have a pneumothorax and atelectasis at the same time?
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I have a mild case of atelectasis and I have to go into surgery in 1 week , is it safe?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the causes and treatment for atelectasis of lungs?
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A 66-year old female asked:
Will taking Guaifenesin help with mild atelectasis?
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Treatment for atelectasis due to which o2 levels are low?
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How can linear atelectasis of lungs be treated/ reversed, ?
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