Symptoms and Signs. Key Points. Bronchiectasis and Atelectasis. Test your knowledge. Patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma commonly have which of the following concurrent findings on physical examination? More Content. Click here for Patient Education.
Surfactant which maintains surface tension. Intermittent deep breathing which releases surfactant into the alveoli. The most common factors that can cause atelectasis include the following:. Intrinsic obstruction of airways eg, by foreign body, tumor, mucous plug. Suppression of respiration or cough eg, by general anesthesia, oversedation, pain. Supine positioning, particularly in obese patients and those with cardiomegaly.
Chest x-ray. Maximizing cough and deep breathing. Treatment involves maximizing coughing, deep breathing, and, whenever possible, walking. Was This Page Helpful? Yes No. Other Types of Respiratory Failure.
Rib Fracture. Asbestos-Related Pleural Disease. Bronchoscopy or imaging tests can confirm a diagnosis. Atelectasis treatment can include breathing or coughing exercises, inhaled medicines, breathing devices, or surgery. Atelectasis usually gets better with time or treatment. However, if it is undiagnosed or untreated, serious complications can occur, including fluid buildup, pneumonia , and respiratory failure.
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Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Related Articles. What Is Post-Obstructive Pneumonia? Endotracheal Tube Definition, Purpose, and Procedure. Causes of Right Side Chest Pain. How to Properly Use an Incentive Spirometer. Exams and Tests To confirm if you have atelectasis, the following tests will likely be done to view the lungs and airways: Physical exam by auscultating listening or percussing tapping the chest Bronchoscopy Chest CT or MRI scan Chest x-ray Treatment The goal of treatment is to treat the underlying cause and re-expand the collapsed lung tissue.
Treatments include one or more of the following: Clap percussion on the chest to loosen mucus plugs in the airway. Deep breathing exercises with the help of incentive spirometry devices. Remove or relieve any blockage in the airways by bronchoscopy.
Tilt the person so the head is lower than the chest called postural drainage. This allows mucus to drain more easily. Treat a tumor or other condition.
Turn the person to lie on the healthy side, allowing the collapsed area of lung to re-expand. Use inhaled medicines to open the airway.
Use other devices that help increase positive pressure in the airways and clear fluids. Be physically active if possible Outlook Prognosis In an adult, atelectasis in a small area of the lung is usually not life threatening. Possible Complications Pneumonia may develop quickly after atelectasis in the affected part of the lung. When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your health care provider right away if you develop symptoms of atelectasis.
Prevention To prevent atelectasis: Encourage movement and deep breathing in anyone who is bedridden for long periods.
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