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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
Other possible causes of discoid atelectasis include: 1  Obstruction of the airways by a foreign object. 2  Lung diseases. 3  Mucus plugs that block the bronchioles in the lungs. 4  Pleural effusion that increases the pressure on the lungs. 5  Tumors.