Question 1

my husband has some minor linear atelectasis in the left lingula with slight dependant atelectasis at the lung base also mild right hilar lymphadenop?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: The presence of linear opacities with hilar adenopathy can be due to several acute or chronic conditions such as histoplasmosis, atypical mycobacterial infections, sarcoidosis, or rarely malignancy etc. Your husband should immediately see a lung specialist for a complete evaluation to determine the underlying cause, which will help determine appropriate course of treatment.

Question 2

how is subsegmental atelectasis of the lingula treated?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis is the : accumulation of mucus in a part of the lung, resulting in  a collapse of the lung segment.  May also be caused by a growth or infection .  Treating the underlying cause  and  breathing exercises  as well as  mucolytics,   oral hydration  and chest physiotherapy  can relieve this
condition.  In advanced cases, therapeutic bronchoscopy is helpful.

Question 3

i had bilateral breast cancer and ct with rt. now ct scan showed atelectasis or infiltration in the right middle and left lingula. er doc said it's ok?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis: There are a number of reasons for atelectasis (collapse alveoli or air sacs) or infiltration (areas of inflammation) in the lung: infection, mucus plugging, or shallow breathing. Though the cause is most likely unrelated to your cancer, lung cancers or recurrent breast may sometimes appear as infiltration.  Best thing to do is to schedule a follow-up visit with your oncologist for evaluation.

Question 4

have a chronic urge to cough 2 years. lung ct normal except for subsegmental atelectasis in right middle lobe and lingula. pft normal except for isolated reduced fef75 which was (70% predicted value). albuterol not helpful. what next steps, ideas?

Accepted Answer

: As opposed to linear atelectasis which is caused by diminished inspiration, subsegmental atelectasis is often caused by some obstruction in the airway leading th that segment of the lung. In this setting, bronchoscopic examination is frequently advised to determine the presence&amp; cause of obstruction. If you haven't consulted a pulmonologist, do so. A thoracic surgeon would be another specialist

Question 5

hi my ct scan shows fibrotic change in the lingula segment of the left upper lobe and right groundglass opacity is noted the the periphery of the apical segment right lower lobe,

is it serious and what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

CT: The fibrotic area of the lung is likely and old area of infection.  Ground glass appearance means there is some type of fluid in the airspace. This could be from infection, either bacterial or vial,, or some type of medical problem. Heart failure or other processes to cause fluid on the lung. Sometimes people get some atelectasis and this will cause this appearance.

Question 6

ldct lungs comparison: jan '21baseline: "1-negative no nodules" jan'22 changes: "r upper lobe solid 4mm nodule; minimal l lower lobe atelectasis- impression lung rads cat 2 benign" am worried about this change after 1 year. serious change/concerning?

Accepted Answer

: Your risk factors such as smoking, family history of ling cancer are important considerations. The nodule may be benign, but additional follow up is recommended. A virtual consultation with HT available.

Question 7

chest x-ray showed lungs and pleura: minimal bibasilar atelectasis. no consolidation. no lung mass. no pleural effusion. no pneumothorax. cardiomediastinal silhouette: stable cardiomediastinal silhouette. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: Translation= The person didn't take a deep enough breath to be like a standard film. Atelectasis= lung not fully inflated. It is otherwise normal. Radiologists get fussed at if they just say normal, so the provide these details describing normal structures.

Question 8

ct scan findings - atelactasis at lingula and middle lobe. is this a concern. i got no history of asthma.

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis: Atelectasis itself is not much of a concern. It is a medical term that means your lung/airspaces were not fully inflated during the time the CT scan was taken. It can show up in many disease states (more than just asthma) but it can show up incidentally in healthy individuals that have no symptoms. We can give you a more personalized answer to what it may mean for you if we have more info. Thanks!

Question 9

what does minimal left basilar atelectasis or scarring mean?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis: This means there is scarring or a small area of collapsed lung at the base of the left lung.

Question 10

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

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My husband has some minor linear atelectasis in the left lingula with slight dependant atelectasis at the lung base also mild right hilar lymphadenop?

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How is subsegmental atelectasis of the lingula treated?

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I had bilateral breast cancer and ct with rt. now ct scan showed atelectasis or infiltration in the right middle and left lingula. er doc said it's ok?

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Have a chronic urge to cough 2 years. lung ct normal except for subsegmental atelectasis in right middle lobe and lingula. pft normal except for isolated reduced fef75 which was (70% predicted value). albuterol not helpful. what next steps, ideas?

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Hi my ct scan shows fibrotic change in the lingula segment of the left upper lobe and right groundglass opacity is noted the the periphery of the apical segment right lower lobe, is it serious and what does it mean?

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Ldct lungs comparison: jan '21baseline: "1-negative no nodules" jan'22 changes: "r upper lobe solid 4mm nodule; minimal l lower lobe atelectasis- impression lung rads cat 2 benign" am worried about this change after 1 year. serious change/concerning?

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Chest x-ray showed lungs and pleura: minimal bibasilar atelectasis. no consolidation. no lung mass. no pleural effusion. no pneumothorax. cardiomediastinal silhouette: stable cardiomediastinal silhouette. what does this mean?

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Ct scan findings - atelactasis at lingula and middle lobe. is this a concern. i got no history of asthma.

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What does minimal left basilar atelectasis or scarring mean?

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What is minimal bibasilar atelectasis?

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