Atelectasis history and symptoms
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Symptoms
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