Atelectasis:-
-A collapsed or airless state of the lung,which may be acute or chronic and may involve all or part of the lungs :
A. From imperfect expansion of pulmonary alveoli at birth
B. As the result of disease or injury.
- Crackles, tachycardio, tachypnea and fever are characteristic features.
-Bronchodilator and antibiotics are used for treatment.
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