A 44-year-old member asked:
If my chest x-ray and ct scans show mild atelectasis and scarring at both bases, what does this mean?
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Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 49 years experience
The most common: Cause is not taking a deep breath.
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