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What Do My X-ray Test Results Indicate?
Question: plate atelectasis is noted at the left base. there is blurring of the costophrenic angle and diaphragm suggesting a possible pleural effusion or pleural reaction, there is also patchy consolidation and possible fibrosis noted within the lower lobe. the TR measures 55.6 percent. there is a slight prominence of the left ventricle but no overt vidence of cardiac decompensation. bony structures appear normal. what treatment is recommended?
Brief Answer:
Plate atelectasis is a common finding on chest xray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Plate atelectasis are linear shadows detected at the base of the lungs. These are common findings seen almost daily in chest xrays. In most case plate atelectasis has no clinical significance and are very common in elderly and smokers. It is also seen in patients in whom ventilation(Breathing) is poor as seen in patients after surgery or patients confined to bed.
In my opinion you should not be overtly worried. However deep breathing exercises should be done for proper ventilation of the lung
Plate atelectasis is a common finding on chest xray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Plate atelectasis are linear shadows detected at the base of the lungs. These are common findings seen almost daily in chest xrays. In most case plate atelectasis has no clinical significance and are very common in elderly and smokers. It is also seen in patients in whom ventilation(Breathing) is poor as seen in patients after surgery or patients confined to bed.
In my opinion you should not be overtly worried. However deep breathing exercises should be done for proper ventilation of the lung
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Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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