List of Lung Disorders
List of Lung Disorders
What Is The Difference Between Pneumothorax and Atelectasis?
There are several lung diseases which interfere with the normal functionality of the lungs. Pneumothorax and atelectasis are the most common pulmonary diseases associated...
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Can A Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Cause Atelectasis?
Pulmonary embolism is a pathology with a high incidence in our environment. The deleterious, hemodynamic changes that develop once the embolism has been established,...
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Is Atelectasis The Same As Pneumothorax?
Atelectasis refers to the partial collapse of a lung. Atelectasis is usually caused by a blockage of the airways, excessive pressure in the lungs...
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Can You Live With A Collapsed Lung?
If there is a very small lung collapse then you can live with it. Pneumothorax is a very serious disease, which must be treated...
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Can Atelectasis Cause Fever?
Infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other viral infections in young children can cause multiple areas of atelectasis.
Mucus plugs are a frequent...
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What Causes Compression Atelectasis?
The term of atelectasis is associated with the collapse of a peripheral lung region, segmental or lobar, or to the massive collapse of one...
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Can Atelectasis Cause Pleural Effusion?
When there is an obstruction in the lungs or a nervous dysfunction or irritation in the diaphragm or due to any other reason, the...
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How Often Does Spontaneous Pneumothorax Happen?
How Often Does Spontaneous Pneumothorax Happen?The incidence of spontaneous pneumothorax may be underestimated as 10% of patients with spontaneous pneumothorax are asymptomatic and others...
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What Causes A Tension Pneumothorax?
Tension pneumothorax is the progressive built-up of air within the pleural space. When the patient cannot compensate and if not treated immediately patient can...
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What Is Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax?
What Is Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax?Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) is defined as spontaneous occurring of air in the pleural space in patients with underlying lung...
