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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Atelectasis X-ray

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Dr. Ganesh Sanap MD

subsegmental atelectasis Linear is this a common diagnosis for past smokers? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ganesh Sanap ( Radiologist)
Dr.  Rudina Balliu MD

Had a chest x-ray. Findings: Minimal subsegmental plate atelectasis or linear fibrosis left lower ... atelectasis. Suggest CT chest without contrast to evaluate for right middle lobe... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rudina Balliu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.     Jnikolla MD

My brother had a chest X-ray and the results read: linear atelectasis is seen bilaterally. What does that mean? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jnikolla ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Vivek Chail MD

My chest xray finding is that, linear opacity noted in left lower zone - probably plate atelectasis .... what does it mean ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)
Dr.   Gaurav Katiyar MD

xray of lungs report says linear atelectasis no effusion no pneumothorax scaring in lingula streak areas of atelectasis not sure what it means ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gaurav Katiyar ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr.  Ejaz Ahmad MD

atelectasis or fibrosis. Left apical streaky opacities with apical pleural thickening maybe due to prominent lung markings. Discoid atelectasis / fibrosis or infiltrates are not ruled Out. Can you help me... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ejaz Ahmad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Payal M MD

left lung base consistent with atelectasis or possibly pneumonia. The impression was small left basilar infiltrate. Can you explain what atelectasis means?? Thanks. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Payal M ( Radiologist)
Dr. Sayantan Saha MD

i have pd stage 1 since 2011.have liq aspiration only.chect x ray reveals atelectasis of lower right lobe of lung. i have a chronic cough for past yesr n half! is due to aspiration? for... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sayantan Saha ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. MANISH VARIYA MD

subsegmental atelectasis in the left lower lobe. I have been taking an antibiotic since Friday. I am still feeling tired and drained. Is this to be expected with minimal linear subsegmental atelectasis in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. MANISH VARIYA ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Elijah Kwasa MD

lobe and the both have nodulars that they are watching along with most likely atelectasis. What does ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Elijah Kwasa ( Radiologist)