ATELECTASIS
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If atelectasis is due to obstruction of
the airway, the first step in treatment is to remove the cause of
the blockage. This may be done by coughing, suctioning, or
bronchoscopy. If a tumor is the cause of atelectasis, surgery may be
necessary to remove it. Antibiotics are commonly used to fight the
infection that often accompanies atelectasis. In cases where
recurrent or long-lasting infection is disabling or where
significant bleeding occurs, the affected section of the lung may be
surgically removed. |
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