Condition
Alveolar abnormalities
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 24 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Alveolar abnormalities are changes in the tiny air sacs in the lungs (called alveoli).
- These air sacs may collapse, fuse together, or develop thickened membranes.
Definition
Alveolar abnormalities are changes in the tiny air sacs in the lungs (called alveoli). These air sacs may collapse, fuse together, or develop thickened membranes.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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