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Atelectasis

Treatment

Atelectasis Treatment

The treatment for atelectasis depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment for atelectasis may include:

Deep breathing exercises:

To expand the lungs

Oxygen therapy
Bronchodilator medications:

Albuterol

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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Atelectasis References:

Duggan M, Kavanagh BP. Pulmonary atelectasis: a pathogenic perioperative entity. Anesthesiology. 2005 Apr;102(4):838-54.
Kreider ME, Lipson DA. Bronchoscopy for atelectasis in the ICU: a case report and review of the literature. Chest. 2003 Jul;124(1):344-50.
Peroni DG, Boner AL. Atelectasis: mechanisms, diagnosis and management. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2000 Sep;1(3):274-8.