What is the most common cause of lobar atelectasis?

a. Bronchial obstruction
b. Loss of surfactant
c. Viral pneumonia
d. Pleurisy


ANS: A
Volume loss involving a whole lobe is usually caused by central airway obstruction.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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