Which of the following is a collection of air in the chest around the lungs, which may cause atelectasis? 

A. Pulmonary edema
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. SARS
D. Emphysema
E. Pneumothorax


E. Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is a collection of air in the chest around the lungs, which may cause atelectasis.

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