During 48 dives in August 2011, each lasting an average of 6 minutes and reaching more than 300 meters deep, the sea lion's
lungs collapsed at about 225 meters down — and then re-expanded at the same depth during the mammal's ascent.
Not exact matches
The patient doesn't
collapse climbing the stairs, short of breath, until his
lungs are functioning
at 10 percent capacity.
(D) 1 — gross photograph of
lungs at necropsy; the
lungs failed to fully
collapse upon opening the chest, and a single ∼ 1.5 cm focus of dark red discoloration (hemorrhage) can be seen in the left caudal lobe.
For animals with
collapsing trachea needing tracheal stents or other
lungs disorders please call Rose Shaughnessy
at (508) 839-5395, extension 8 - 4745, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, to make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski.
Coughing that occurs
at night when resting could indicate a
collapsing trachea,
lung edema or heart failure.