Question 1

what is bibasal atelectasis?

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Lung base atelectasi: Bibasilar atelectasis typically refers to linear (subsegmental) atelectasis at the lung bases. This is typically seen with inadequate inspiration at the time of radiologic studies. It may be a result of prior infection or surgery. Uncommonly it may be caused by bronchial obstruction from mucus or adjacent lymph nodes or other tissue. It depends on the degree of atelectasis but typically is benign.

Question 2

what is left lingular atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

Lung collapse: Dont panic, we all have cells in lungs at times that are not fully open, when you get a patch together we can see that on xray. Can be from old scars, pneumonia or other things like copd, or lung disease. You should be surento do deep breathing exercises, big breath in amd hold as long as you can, that opens the cells back up, and if on breathing treatment regimen then do them faithfully.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: atelectasis?

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Atelectasis: Atelectasis (from greek: ἀτελής, "incomplete" + ἔκτασις, "extension") is defined as the collapse or closure of the lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may affect part or all of one lung. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated, as distinct from pulmonary consolidation.
It is a very common finding in chest xrays which needs to be interpreted in the face of clinical symptom.

Question 4

how long does it take to recover from mild atelectasis?

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Few hours to days: Depending upon cause, lung can open in few minutes(mucous plug etc) to days(pneumothorax).

Question 5

would someone with mild atelectasis need to be hospitalized?

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Not usually: Atelectasis alone would most often not require hosptializatoin . Atelectasis is a symptom/sign of many types of lung diseases/illnesses.  The other parts of the illness may be more serious than the atelectasis, such as trouble breathing , hypoxia (low oxygen), cardiac complications, etc.

Question 6

what does it mean that "there is mild dependent atelectasis near both bases"?

Accepted Answer

Lung issue: This means the bottoms of the lungs are slightly compressed or collapsed.  Think of a sponge standing on end on a hard surface, with the portion on the bottom squished together a bit.  Can be alleviated with taking deep breaths in most cases.

Question 7

what is minimal bibasilar atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

Frelated to breathin: Usually an xray report  referring to that term is referring to  the bottoms of your lungs not being full inflated due to not breathing deep enough

Question 8

what does atelectasis of the kidney mean?

Accepted Answer

A mistaken report: Atelectasis is  airless lung tissue. It looks the same as pneumonia. The term is not used to describe a renal condition.

Question 9

what is lingular subsegmental atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

Partial Collapse: The lingula is the lower anterior (front) portion of the left upper lobe of the lung that corresponds to the right middle lobe. Atelectasis is collapse of a portion of the lung. So, subsegmental atelectasis means that portions of lung segments of the lingula are incompletely aerated. May indicate bronchial blockage, poor breathing, or even early infection.

Question 10

are pneumonia and an atelectasis the same?

Accepted Answer

NO: Atelectasis is a radiology description for areas of the lung that are not fully inflated, usually due to inadequately deep breaths. It is common in people on bedrest for illness, and after surgery. It can lead to pneumonia, but can be alleviated by deep breathing, es[pecially by walking and by use of the incentive spirometry machine in the hospital.

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