What does small linear fibrosis in the region of the lingula on a chest xray mean? Here are the findings: " A small linear fibrosis is seen in the region of the lingular. The ret of the lungs are clear. No pulmonary vascular congestion or pleural effusion. The cardiomediastinal contour has normal appearance. Impression: No radiographic evidence of active caridopulmonary disease. This was found during a physical in 12/2012. My doctor never comment on it or explained. I never noticed it until now. I have a cough, continual runny nose. In may, he treated me for bronchitis. I have a wheeze high up in my nose and throat sometimes when I breath. The other day, I felt as if I was having an asthma attack - I do not have asthma. I am 67, female, ex-smoker. Where do I go from here.