Atelectasis is a collapsed lung. Explain how a pneumothorax might result in a collapsed lung and what should be done to restore

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padilas [110]

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Atelectasis is a collapsed lung. Explain how a pneumothorax might result in a collapsed lung and what should be done to restore

the negative pressure of the pleural cavity.

Biology

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Sophie [7] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-07T23:35:06+03:00

Sophie [7]4 years ago

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Atelectasis is when one or more lobes (sections) of the lung collapse because of a blockage or pressure inside or outside the bronchial tubes in the lungs.