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What is Atelectasis? Collapse of part or all of one lung, preventing normal oxygen absorption. Frequent signs and symptoms. Sudden, major collapse: Chest pain. Shortness of breath; rapid breathing. Shock (severe weakness, paleness of skin, rapid heartbeat). Dizziness. Gradual collapse: Cough. Fever. Shortness of breath. No other symptoms. Causes
2 doctors agreed: linear atelectasis: Lung collapse/atelectasis can occur for many reasons asthmatics get collapse because of mucus plugs in the airway.Sometimes aspiration causes atelectasis. Infection and tumor can produce atelectasis. Ateletasis can clear following disappearance of disease process.