10 Causes of Atelectasis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Scarring of the Lungs
Scarring of the lung tissue can contribute to atelectasis. There are a number of things that can contribute to scarring of the lung tissue.
Something as simple as coughing excessively due to a serious bout of bronchitis can lead to scarring of the lung tissue. Heavy smokers may find that they are more prone to damaging their lung tissue when they cough. Scars can also emerge as a result of surgery or other injuries.
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