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What does lower lobe atelectasis mean?

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Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Collapse: Collapse of lower lobe of lung.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2017

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From my CT scan "There was linear atelectasis in the lingular and both Lower lobes." What does this mean and does this warrant any further tests or treatment? Thank you?

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Is an oxygen level of 91-92 dangerous? Normally I am 95-97. Have Atelectasis right lower lobe

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