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What does minimal linear atelectasis in the lung base mean?

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Atelectasis: Atelectasis is an area of lung that doesn't expand during a deep breath. It may be a remnant of a prior inflammatory process like bronchopneumonia. Since you have a minimal finding with the rest of the lungs being normal, it doesn't appear to be serious. Your physician or a pulmonologist could advise you best,however.

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Answered 8/21/2019

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