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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Bibasilar Atelectasis?

I am a 33 m which was is in the hospital 2 months ago. I am looking at the medical reports from my hospitalization. I found some results that i am confused on. Mild bibasilar atelectasis. Looking the meaning up, i found it to be possible scaring or closing of the bottom of the lungs. Now the doctors said nothing to me about this. I have had issues before this with loosing my breath during minimal exertion and have had multiple bouts of pneumonia. Is this something i need to speak to my dr about and do i need to be worried about this?
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You don't have to worry about that. Atelectasis is a common finding in chest X-ray or CT scan of many pulmonary disease. In your case is the examination finding of pneumonia. After Treatments this signs can take more time to go than clinical signs.

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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Bibasilar Atelectasis?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You don t have to worry about that. Atelectasis is a common finding in chest X-ray or CT scan of many pulmonary disease. In your case is the examination finding of pneumonia. After Treatments this signs can take more time to go than clinical signs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.