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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Lung Base Scarring

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Dr.  Hari Charan Perigela MD

what does persistent linear opacities in both lung bases. bilateral basal linear opacities compatible with persistent scarring or subsegmental atelectasis . does this mean i have lung cancer or will ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hari Charan Perigela ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Michelle Gibson James MD

i recently got an xray they said it was bland of linear density in the left lung base suggesting scarring or platelike atelectasis i have been coughing been on antibotics back pain shortness of breathe... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

atelectasis/scarring in right medial lung base. Question of an 8 mm diameter nodule right midlung.” ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Shashi Dangwal MD

What is the best medication to treat lung scarring? had pneumonia , it was treated and went away ... scarring in the opposite lung. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shashi Dangwal ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Sivayogi MD

I've been told I have a 5 mm nodule right middle lobe and areas of atelectasis versus scarring within the right middle lobe and lingula. There are scattered bullous changes within the lung base. This ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sivayogi ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

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Dr.      Bhanu Partap MD

chest x-ray findings says mild chronic appearing interstitial prominence throughout both lung fields stable in appearance. Mild subsegmental atelectasis versus scarring seen at the right lung... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhanu Partap ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

An X-Ray showed a linear opacity of the right mid lung field, consistent with parenchymal scarring. There is minimal haziness over the left lung base, stable as compared to the prior exam,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Vamshi Kotha MD

right lung base is probable pleural-parenchymal scarring in the right lower lober laterally. Impression ... nonobstructive renal calculi. 3. Probable right lower lober pleural-parenchymal... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vamshi Kotha ( Radiologist)
Dr.   Suman Kumar MD

Xray says I have some scarring in left lung base with blunting of diaphragm but no definitive infiltrate or consolidation. CT I had 8 yrs ago showed mild scarring at left lung base... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suman Kumar ( Allergist and Immunologist)
Dr. Sachin Chhabra MD

What does this mean, I just had my chest x-ray done this morning: Improved aeration of the left lung base. Left basilar linear atelectasis or scarring. Small left pleural effusion. Cardiomediastinal ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sachin Chhabra ( Neurologist)