Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: Heart is upper limits of normal in size with left ventricular configuration . The thoracic aorta is tortuous and both the ascending and descending regions , similar to the prior study . Patchy opacities in the left retrocardiac region have improved since ___ in show more substantial improvement when compared to earlier radiograph of ___ and ___ . Small left pleural effusion is again demonstrated .
    OUTPUT:
    
Continued improvement in left lower lobe consolidation , likely representing a slowly resolving pneumonia . In the setting of persistent cough , recurrent infection or aspiration are additional considerations . Short - term followup radiographs may be helpful to ensure continued improvement and to exclude an evolving recurrent pneumonia in this region .