Atelectasis history and symptoms

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Overview

The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History and Symptoms

• The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

• The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
• Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. 

History

Patients with [disease name]] may have a positive history of:

• [History finding 1]
• [History finding 2]
• [History finding 3]

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of [disease] include:

• [Symptom 1]
• [Symptom 2]
• [Symptom 3]

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of [disease name] include

• [Symptom 1]
• [Symptom 2]
• [Symptom 3]

If Atelectasis only effects a small area of the lung there most likely will not be signs or symptoms. If it occurs suddenly, and affects a large area of the lung it can cause low levels of oxygen in the blood, leading to other common causes including:

• Dyspnea
• Cough, but not prominent
• Chest pain (rare)

History

The patient has a history of procedures: may be abdominal or thoracic

The symptoms depend upon the: Rapidity of occlusion of bronchus Area of lung affected Presence of overlying infection

Symptoms: Chest pain Breathlessness: sudden onset Cyanosis

Physical exam Hypotension Tachycardia Fever Shock

Middle lobe syndrome: Symptoms: Severe, hacking, nonproductive cough