Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: PA and lateral chest views were obtained with patient in upright position . Analysis is performed in direct comparison with the next preceding chest examination of ___ . The heart size remains normal . No typical configurational abnormality is seen . The thoracic aorta is moderately widened and somewhat elongated but no local contour abnormalities are identified . The pulmonary vasculature is not congested . There exists , however , some irregular peripheral vascular distribution most marked on the bases and coinciding with some slightly hypertranslucent pulmonary areas and flattened low positioned diaphragms are indicative of COPD . When direct comparison is made with the previous examination of ___ , there is a hazy mild degree of density in the left base shows a corresponding local thickening of the lower portion of the major fissure on the left side . This finding is consistent with some resolving pneumonic process such as recent pneumonia in resolution . Skeletal changes which were characterized by some longitudinal calcification in the anterior ligaments of the thoracic spine appears stable and has not progressed . No new skeletal abnormalities identified .
    OUTPUT:
    
Findings of general COPD as before , minor pleural and parenchymal hazy densities on the left base probably pneumonia in resolution and match the clinical report of a recent pneumonia . If patient 's symptoms continue , recommend another follow up examination in a week or so .