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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
Atelectasis is a condition of the lung that decreases the deep breathing capability of a person. The entire lung, or a part of it, becomes airless and collapses. Atelectasis is not life-threatening to adults, because normally, only a small part of the lung is affected by it.o doubt, if all the alveoli in the lung have been affected, then it can cause a very severe health problem. Also, if a small part of the lung is affected by atelectasis and it continues to remain untreated, then the alveoli may collapse, which would again result in a serious lung infection.