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Report on Atelectasis
March 5, 2019

Background Information of
Atelectasis


Atelectasis is a Greek work derived from ateles and ektasis which
mean incomplete expansion.



The condition is defined as diminishing volume of air that affect the
lungs



Almost half of respiratory challenges patients suffer from atelectasis



Atelectasis is divided into obstructive and nonobstructive
depending on the causing agents.

Introduction


Atelectasis is a condition of lung closure that leads to the reduction
or absence of gas exchange in the human respiratory system.



The lungs airways called the alveoli are unable to fill air



The exchange of carbon dioxide with oxygen therefore becomes
difficult



If the lungs do not receive enough oxygen, then is the rest of the
body and might lead to lung collapse or failure



Different individuals might have varying extents of atelectasis
ranging from small portions to the entire lung

Atelectasis Illustration
Figure: representing a respiratory system with atelectasis

Symptoms of atelectasis
The major symptoms of atelectasis include:


Rapid Breathing



Sharp chest pains



Increased heart rates



Blueish decolorization of the skin

Causes of Atelectasis
Causes can either be obstructive or nonobstructive:
Obstructive Causes


Blockage of the airways



Mucus buildup



Inhaling of foreign materials



Tumor growing in the airway



Tumor in the lung tissue

Causes of Atelectasis
Non Obstructive


Non-obstructive atelectasis is th...


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