Internal Medicine Specialist, Rheumatologist
M.D., M.R.C.P (UK)
General Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist, Family Physician
M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. (Medicine), M.R.C.P
General Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist, Family Physician
M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. (Medicine), M.R.C.P
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.