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I had a cta chest scan done in the er and it said left base atelectasis is noted. can this be treated? i had pneumonia in november?

Q: i had a cta chest scan done in the er and it said left base atelectasis is noted. can this be treated? i had pneumonia in november?

: If there are no symptoms, non smoker, may be followed. Please provide additional information. With acute symptoms, concern for PE, an EKG 12 lead, D Dimer, O2 sat and symptoms should be evaluated. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and lower extremity swelling.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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If there are no symptoms, non smoker, may be followed. Please provide additional information. With acute symptoms, concern for PE, an EKG 12 lead, D Dimer, O2 sat and symptoms should be evaluated. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and lower extremity swelling.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/9/2022

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A member asked:

I had a cta chest scan done in the er and it said left base atelectasis is noted. can this be treated? i had pneumonia in november?

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