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Small area of atelectasis in leftmidzone
Post covid in my xray there is small area of atelectasis in ledtmidzone of the lungs. Is it a post covid complication or is it due to undiagnosed aasthma which was present before covid? What could be the reason for this finding?
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Will have to evaluate symptoms in detail. Start a consultation so that we can plan further management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
These are post covid sequele. Not due to bronchial asthma. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports, to recover from the sequele.
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Post covid bronchitis is very common. Nothing to worry. Use Pulmoclear 1-0-1 for recovery.
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Eat healthy diet
Drink lots of water
Health Tips
Do not do steam inhalation
Avoid spicy food and cold drinks
Deep breathing exercises only
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Patna
Don’t always rely upon the radiologists report. Show your x ray to a doctor. And if you have any older chest x ray that might be helpful.
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