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Should i be concerned if my ct scan of my lungs shows mild bibasilar gravity dependent atelectasis. reason is shortness of breath.?

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No: If you take a few good deep breaths, you'll eliminate it. If cts were free and had no radiation dose, you could prove this by taking a few deep breaths and repeating your scan.

Answered 6/30/2018

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I just had a ct scan and it says LUNG BASES: Anterior dependent atelectasis. Otherwise clear imaged lung bases. The visualized cardiac structures are unremarkable. Can someone translate? Should I worry?

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I saw my recent CT angiogram and it shows bibasilar atelectasis. It also showed that 2 years ago as well. The doctor wasnt looking for that So no one ever mentioned it to me. should I be concerned? I have lupus too

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I had a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis. Said I have Minimal dependent atelectasis at lung bases. I'm 44. My mother died of IPF at 43.Should I worry?

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