What is Lung Consolidation? 🫁💦

In a consolidated lung, the air that usually fills the alveoli is replaced, causing the lung tissue to appear more solid on imaging studies like chest X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans. The process of consolidation can impair the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, leading to symptoms like difficulty in breathing, hypoxemia, and respiratory distress. The symptoms depend on the extent and location of the consolidation and can range from mild shortness of breath to severe respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation.

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