Atelectasis Acquired

Acquired atelectasis (a. acquisita; synonym a. secondary) is a partial or complete collapse of lung tissue. This condition develops as a result of bronchial blockage or decreased lung capacity.

Reasons for the development of acquired atelectasis:

1. Bronchial obstruction (tumor, foreign body, sputum)
2. Compression of the bronchus from the outside (tumor, enlarged lymph nodes)
3. Reduced lung volume with pneumonia, pleural effusion
4. Violation of the drainage function of the bronchi after anesthesia

Symptoms of atelectasis:

1. Dyspnea
2. Chest pain
3. Cough
4. Fever
5. Cyanosis in severe cases

Diagnosis is based on:

1. Physical examination
2. Chest X-rays
3. CT scan of the chest

Treatment:

1. Elimination of the cause of bronchial obstruction
2. Expectorants
3. Drainage position, physical therapy
4. Bronchoscopy for obstruction of the bronchial lumen
5. Antibiotics for infectious complications

Prevention of postoperative atelectasis includes early activation, breathing exercises, and coughing.

Atelectasis is a condition in which the lungs lose the ability to expand fully when inhaling. This can be caused by a variety of reasons, including lung disease, chest trauma, and other conditions that affect the respiratory system.

Atelectasis is a partial or complete cessation of the process of straightening the lung tissue. It can be either congenital or acquired.

Acquired atelectasis is a condition where the lungs completely lose their function and cannot expand when breathing. This occurs due to various reasons such as chest injuries, lung diseases, infections and other diseases.

As a result of atelectasis, the lungs cannot function properly, which can lead to various health problems such as shortness of breath, cough, chest pain and others. Treatment for atelectasia usually involves treating the underlying disease that led to the condition.

If you have any symptoms associated with atelectasia, you should see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.