ATELECTASIS DIAGNOSIS |
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To diagnose atelectasis, a doctor starts
by recording the patient's symptoms and performing a thorough
physical examination. When the doctor listens to the lungs through a
stethoscope (ausculation), diminished or bronchial breath sounds may
be heard. By tapping on the chest (percussion) while listening
through the stethoscope, the doctor can often tell if the lung is
collapsed. A chest x ray that shows an airless area in the lung
confirms the diagnosis of atelectasis. If an obstruction of the
airways is suspected, a bronchoscopy may be performed to locate the
cause of the blockage. |
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