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Collapsed lung: Failure of full expansion of a once fully expanded lung. Medically called atelectasis. The word comes from the Greek "a-" (without) + "telos" (complete) + "rectasis" (expansion) = without complete expansion.
Read about collapsed lung (pneumothorax) causes and risk factors like smoking, drug abuse, fractured rib, or penetrating trauma from a bullet, knife, or other sharp object.
A collapsed lung may result from chest trauma, such as gunshot or knife wounds, rib fracture, or after certain medical procedures. In some cases, a collapsed ...
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Read about pneumothorax (collapsed lung), causes, symptoms such as sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, cough, and fatigue.
A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, is the collection of air in the space around the lungs. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot ...