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How does total obstruction of the airway lead to atelectasis?
Air is absorbed from the alveoli distal to the obstruction.
Air continues to be inspired but is trapped distal to the obstruction.
Decreased surfactant production impairs lung expansion.
The involved lung is compressed.
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