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Chest CT Scan results

Hello I have asthma and bronchitis. My chest and breathing has gotten worse amd what's odd is that my right shoulder and neck has been hurting all of a sudden for the paat month.
Not sure of there is any relation but can someone help me? I have an appt this Friday but I'd like to know before hand what any of this means from my Chest Cat Scan report.

-Mild dependent atelectasis in bilateral lower lobes
-Central airways are patent
-calcified granulomas in the right middle and lower lobes
-right peri-fissural nodule abutting the right major fissure, compatible with a benign
intraparenchymal lymph node.
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Mild dependent atelectasis: Portions of your lung towards your back when lying down are not fully expanded. It occurs when tiny air sacs in the lungs known as alveoli deflate.

Patent central airways: The central airways refer to the trachea (windpipe) and mainstem bronchi (branching tubes) that supply air to your lungs when you breathe. Patent means they are open and not obstructed.

Calcified granulomas: These are benign calcified nodules that signify old healed infection or inflammation. Possible causes include prior remote histoplasmosis or tuberculosis.

Perifissural nodules: These are benign intrapulmonary lymph nodes, incidental findings.

In summary, none of your CT findings are acute, worrisome, or concerning.
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