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A member asked:

What does subtle linear atelectasis/parenchymal scarring in the left mid and lower zones of the lungs mean? will this minimal scarring effect my day to day life?

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Depends: What caused these abnormalities? Has that process/disease healed completely? If there is no more active disease, the abnormality your descried should not affect your day to day life. Wish you good health!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/28/2020

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