Type II avleolar epithelial cells secrete pulmonary surfactant to lower the surface tension of water, which helps prevent airway collapse. Reinflation of the alveoli following exhalation is made easier by pulmonary surfactant. The surfactant reduces surface tension within all alveoli through hydrophilic and hydrophobic forces. Insufficient pulmonary surfactant in the alveoli can contribute to atelectasis (collapse of part or all of the lung).
There are 4 basic situations in which you can invoke and use FMLA leave: 1  Childbirth and newborn care. 2  Adoption or accepting a child for foster care. 3  Caring for a family member (a son, daughter, spouse, or your parent) who has a serious health condition.  Undergoing care and treatment for your own serious health condition.
In order to use such leave, you must follow your employerâs normal leave rules such as submitting a leave form or providing advance notice. Even if you donât want to use your paid leave, your employer can require you to use it during your FMLA leave.For example, if you are out for one week recovering from surgery, and you have two weeks of paid vacation saved up, your employer can require you to use one week of your vacation time for your FMLA leave.eave may be taken all at once, or may be taken intermittently as the medical condition requires.This guide provides a simple overview of how the FMLA may benefit you. In your time of need, sometimes you just need time.