Internal Medicine Specialist, General Physician, Family Physician
M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. (Medicine)
Internal Medicine Specialist, General Physician, Family Physician
M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. (Medicine)
Atelectasis, a complete or partial collapse of a lung or lobe of a lung develops when the tiny air sacs (alveoli) within the lung become deflated. If you do have signs and symptoms, they may include difficulty breathing (dyspnea), rapid, shallow breathing and coughing.