Find out more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for atelectasis, a condition that can lead to a collapsed lung.

Sometimes, atelectasis may also be called total or partial lung collapse. Atelectasis may affect both lungs or only part of them, with several causes and types.

Bibasilar atelectasis is the collapse of the lower parts of both lungs. It can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath and a productive cough. The most common cause is a surgical complication ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD A chest X-ray cannot diagnose asthma but can provide valuable information during a severe attack or when someone is hospitalized with asthma ...

Atelectasis is the collapse of part or all of a lung, resulting in a reduced ability to breathe and a decrease of oxygen in the bloodstream. It occurs when the alveoli—tiny air sacs that line ...

Bibasilar atelectasis describes a collapse in the bottom part of both lungs. In this article, learn about its symptoms, causes, treatment, and outlook.

Bibasilar atelectasis happens when the lower part of your lung partially collapses. We explain the conditions that may cause this and how it's treated.

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Many things can cause lung pain, even conditions in other organs. Learn more about the causes of lung pain and when to seek help here.