
What Does This X-ray Report Indicate?

First x-ray showed atlectasis left lung. Second shows right hilar infiltrate. Do I assume this refers to the right lung?
Do I need to go to urgent care if pulmonologist can't see me now to follow up on hilar infiltrate
Recent x ray is not showing any left lung abnormality.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
So, first x ray of left shoulder joint showed atelectesis in left lung.
2 weeks later, recent chest x ray is showing right hilar infiltrates.
Means left lung atelectesis is cleared and now you are having only right hilar infiltrates.
This right hilar infiltrates must be present during first x ray. But since you did not go for full chest x ray at that time, it was missed.
But no need to worry as your x ray is improving (no left atelectesis in recent x ray).
So no need to rush to emergency room.
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. At present what are your symptoms?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks

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