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Whats does a right basilar atelectasis on a chest xray mean ? and how long will i take to recover from it ? will it cure on its own ? and what can i do at home to help it heal it fast ?

Q: whats does a right basilar atelectasis on a chest xray mean ? and how long will i take to recover from it ? will it cure on its own ? and what can i do at home to help it heal it fast ?

: "Right basilar atelectasis" is a term for non-filling of the bottom portion of your right lung, and is not necessarily connected to a disease process. If you have respiratory symptoms, fever, chills or cough, see your physician for an exam and further testing.

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"Right basilar atelectasis" is a term for non-filling of the bottom portion of your right lung, and is not necessarily connected to a disease process. If you have respiratory symptoms, fever, chills or cough, see your physician for an exam and further testing.

Answered 8/9/2022

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Whats does a right basilar atelectasis on a chest xray mean ? and how long will i take to recover from it ? will it cure on its own ? and what can i do at home to help it heal it fast ?

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