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What is bibasilar subsegmental atelectasis?
A subsegmental atelectasis is a collapsed lung due to an obstructed bronchus. Symptoms include an increase in temperature, a drop in blood pressure or a person may have no symptoms at all.
What is Bibasilar Atelectatic changes?
Bibasilar atelectasis refers to the collapse of parts of the lungs located at the base of the lungs, known as the bibasilar region. This can result from various causes such as shallow breathing, mucus plugs, or pressure on the lungs. Atelectatic changes refer to the radiographic appearance associated with lung collapse, such as increased density in affected areas on imaging studies like X-rays or CT scans.
What is bilateral pleural effusions with bibasilar atelectasis of the abdomen?
A bilateral pleural effusion is when fluid builds up within tissues. These can combine with bibasilar atelectasis, otherwise known as collapsed lungs, and can be a result of an abdominal cancer.
What causes a collapsed lungs?
atelectasis can result in aartially or totally collapsed lung
What the common types of atelectasis?
Resorption atelectasis
What is posterior atelectasis?
what is bilateral posterior atelectasis of the lungs
Why does a pneumothorax frequently lead to atelectasis?
A pneumothorax causes the lung to collapse, leading to decreased air flow into the lung and subsequent alveolar collapse, resulting in atelectasis. The air in the pleural space from the pneumothorax can also prevent proper lung expansion, further worsening the atelectasis.
How do you code for bibasilar pneumonia?
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What is Bibasilar scarring?
Pneumonia in lower portion of the lungs
What is bibasilar rales?
Rales are sounds that can be made in your lungs. Bibasilar means that the sounds are coming from the base of each one: bi=2 basilar= base, or lowest lung section.
What is bibasilar effusion?
fluid accumulated on both sides of the base
What is the name for a collapse lung?
atelectasis
