Weis highlighted these accomplishments in 2012: 1  Mayo Clinic cared for more than 1 million patients at its campuses in Minnesota, Florida, Arizona and Mayo Clinic Health System, a network of clinics, hospitals and health care facilities serving more than 70 communities in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.
The goal of treatment is to re-expand the collapsed lung tissue. If fluid is putting pressure on the lung, removing the fluid may allow the lung to expand. The following are treatments for atelectasis: Clap (percussion) on the chest to loosen mucus plugs in the airway.
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Atelectasis includes the 5 symptoms listed below: 1  Breathlessness. 2  Pain. 3  Increased heart rate. 4  Infection. 5  Fever. 6  more information...Â».