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If my chest x-ray and ct scans show mild atelectasis and scarring at both bases, what does this mean?

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The most common: Cause is not taking a deep breath.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/23/2020

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Ive gone for chest x rays because of wheezing.The report says that theres not specific findings.Only subtle linear atelectasis/parenchymal scarring in the left mid and lower zones.I dont know what this means?Is it permanent damage?Im very warried?

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March 4 lower left pneumonia. X-ray yesterday white lower left lung still. Ct scan today showed small atelectasis or small fluid lower left. Resolve?

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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 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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Ct scan with contrast found a 3mm nodule in my left lung, minimal dependent atelectasis, & an exaggerated cardiac silhouette. What does this mean?

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