10 Early Signs of Lung Cancer
Early Sign #10: Atelectasis
Our lungs are basically large, organic bags. The muscles in the chest area cause the lung cavity to get larger or smaller and this, in turn, puts pressure on the bags and causes air to be sucked in or blown out. It is important that they need to remain inflated so they can continue to work properly.
Atelectasis is a condition in which the lung collapses in on itself. In cases of lung cancer, this is usually because blocked airways prevent the lungs from being able to fill with gas (air) as they usually would. The patient will sometimes not even realize it has occurred, but it is a condition that needs to be treated.
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