Atelectasis: Symptoms & Signs (Airless Lung)

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Atelectasis

Alternate Names : Airless Lung

Atelectasis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms depend on how much of the lung is involved. A person may not even be aware of atelectasis if only a small part of the lung is affected. But, if a large part of the lung is involved, a person may have these symptoms:

shortness of breath

fatigue with minimal exertion

fever

chest pain on the affected side

cyanosis, which is a blue color in the skin

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Author: Vincent J. Toups, MD
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 10/10/02

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