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An airway blockage also can cause atelectasis. A blockage may be due to a foreign object (such as an inhaled peanut), a mucus plug, lung cancer, or a poorly placed breathing tube from a ventilator. When a blockage occurs, the air that's already in the air sacs is absorbed into the bloodstream.
1 External pressure: Atelectasis caused by external pressure from a tumor or fluid is addressed by removing the tumor, or suctioning/draining the fluid.  Blockage: A physical obstruction of the airway can be removed surgically or via bronchoscopy. A mucus plug is loosened using medication or chest percussions.