2006-06-17 05:24:17 · 5 answers · asked by kutty m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Although there are many causes for collapse, the most frequent are listed below:
* The commonest cause is a proximal stenosing bronchogenic carcinoma, which occludes a bronchus. Patients are middle aged or elderly, and almost always smokers.
* In a young adult or older child asthma is by far the commonest cause. Collapse occurs secondary to mucous plugging of the major airways, and responds to physiotherapy.
* In an infant consider an inhaled foreign body, such as a peanut.
* Retention of secretions is a frequent cause of post operative collapse.
* In ventilated patients, including neonates, collapse may occur if the endotracheal tube is inserted too far, entering one main bronchus and occluding the other.
2006-06-17 10:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by Amar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking of the cerebral lobe or the testicular lobe or the anterior lobe of the liver? Without a considerable further amount of information your question is virtually unanswerable. Jules, lecturer. Ausrtralia.
2006-06-17 12:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lower lobe of what?
2006-06-17 12:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a second opinion!
2006-06-17 19:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please elaborate.
2006-06-17 12:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋