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What is the primary cause of tenting of lower lobe in xray result? does it mean i am critically ill?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

"Tenting": generally means partial collapse or scarring of a previous infection (pneumonia) It does not mean you are "critically" ill but it does require evaluation and appropriate treatment! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 9/1/2018

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