10 Causes of Atelectasis

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Cause #10: Tissue Adhesions

In a healthy person, the tissues inside the body will be slippery.

However, in some cases, these tissues can become sticky and can adhere, or stick together. This makes it difficult for a person to breathe and can lead to conditions like atelectasis.

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