In chronic atelectasis, the affected area is often characterized by a complex mixture of airlessness, infection, widening of the bronchi (bronchiectasis), destruction, and scarring (fibrosis).

Obstructive (absorptive/resorptive) atelectasis

This type is defined by blockage of the airway with air trapping and subsequent absorption of air distal to the obstruction. The resulting absorption of air distal to the obstruction results in collapse of

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