10 Causes of Atelectasis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #6: Pleural Effusion
The pleura are tissues that line the lungs and the inner walls of your chest. A pleural effusion is a condition where fluid builds up between these tissues, which can adversely affect our ability to take deep breaths.
As mentioned above, neglecting to take deep breaths can have a negative impact on the health of a person’s alveoli. Over a long period of time this can lead to atelectasis.
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