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Ct scan of chest . minimal subsegmental atelectasis the inferior lingul i've been horse whilst mucus for 8 weeks is this cancer?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

No: You need to start take bf very deep slow breathes in and out and follow up with your doctor. Do you smoke?

Answered 5/29/2018

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Have a chronic urge to cough 2 years. Lung ct normal except for subsegmental atelectasis in right middle lobe and lingula. PFT normal except for isolated reduced FEF75 which was (70% predicted value). Albuterol not helpful. What next steps, ideas?

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My chest X-ray showed something wrong but the CT Scan was clear. What could it be? They thought it might be a collapsed lung or cancer. I have to wait a week to see the doctor. I am scared.

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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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What does this mean chest ct scan ..mild infiltrates,left lower lobe may represent discoid atelectasis and or pneumonia ,mild left pleural effusion..

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I was diagnosed with "mild right basilar subsegmental atelectasis" from a CT scan. I also have pkd. Could this be caused by the pkd? Does it need tx?

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