Atelectasis
Alternate Names : Partial Lung Collapse
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Atelectasis Treatment
The goal of treatment is to remove pulmonary (lung) secretions and re-expand the affected lung tissue.
The following treatments may be implemented:
- Positioning on the unaffected side to allow re-expansion of lung
- Removal of the obstruction, if present, by bronchoscopy or another procedure
- Deep breathing exercises (incentive spirometry)
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Percussion of the chest to loosen secretions (clapping)
- Positioning so that secretions drain by gravity where they can be coughed up (postural drainage)
- Treatment of tumor or underlying condition, if present
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