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Chest x-ray findings state that heart size is within normal limits and lung volumes are upper limits normal. what does upper limits normal mean?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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It means: that you probably took a big, healthy breath in when they took the chest xray.

Answered 8/25/2016

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A member asked:

Chest x-ray findings state that heart size is within normal limits and lung volumes are upper limits normal. what does upper limits normal mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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