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What Does"A Small Linear Fibrosis Is Seen In The Region Of The Lingular" Mean?

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.
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A linear fibrosis as mentioned in your report may refer to an area on the left side of your X ray next to the left heart border where there is some amount of irreversible change. This may be due to earlier infection or might even be seen due to your smoking habits. However is does not significantly affect your lung reserve and breathing capacity. You need not worry for it. If you felt breathlessness then a complete cardiac evaluation might be necessary along with clinical examination of chest for bronchitis.
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What Does"A Small Linear Fibrosis Is Seen In The Region Of The Lingular" Mean?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. A linear fibrosis as mentioned in your report may refer to an area on the left side of your X ray next to the left heart border where there is some amount of irreversible change. This may be due to earlier infection or might even be seen due to your smoking habits. However is does not significantly affect your lung reserve and breathing capacity. You need not worry for it. If you felt breathlessness then a complete cardiac evaluation might be necessary along with clinical examination of chest for bronchitis.