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Q: What does the lungs demonstrate irregular linear opacities mean?
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What is linear density in the lungs?

Linear density in the lungs refers to linear silhouettes located in the lungs. These shadows show up vertically on the sides of the lungs and usually indicate lung damage, such as from smoking or aging.


Is fibrosis linear density contagious?

Linear density fibrosis is a scarring of the tissue in the lungs. Although it is a disease, it is not contagious.


What is ovoid opacities?

From what I've researched over the Net, an ovoid (oval-ish) opacity (an area where light can't pass through) is a mass. If you're referring to your lungs, then it's a mass in your lung.


What is prominent bronchovascular markings in lungs?

Bronchiovascular marking in the lungs are nothing but the normal making of the blood vessles of the lungs which are supplying to the bronchi and bronchiols these marking are increase in the case of any infection or inflammation.These are reconized by the prominent low density liner opacities in the lungs feild these are more prominent on the hilar region which is suggestive of an infection or inflammation. for more answers and help contact me on amjadkhan.mmkk@gmail.com thanking you


You have an irregular heartbeat and breathlessness?

So do I, but I have a diagnosed heart condition. It may be something (physically) simple as anxiety, but you need a cardio-vascular check and the lungs need a check too.


What is discoidal?

Discoid atelectasis appears as a plate-like or disc-shaped shadow on the lungs which can be horizontal or linear. This indicates that a part of the lung has collapsed, preventing proper re-inflation and airflow in the area.


What is discoid atelectasis?

Discoid atelectasis appears as a plate-like or disc-shaped shadow on the lungs which can be horizontal or linear. This indicates that a part of the lung has collapsed, preventing proper re-inflation and airflow in the area.


Which patients would benefit the most from oxygen therapy?

Patients who are suffering from such ailments as asthma, emphysema, or irregular breathing patterns would benefit from oxygen therapy. Also, infants with underdeveloped lungs are also treated with oxygen therapy.


Which organ is associated with the disease emphysema?

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A sea otter is a mammal, so it has lungs.


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