Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: AP and lateral views of the chest were obtained . There are bilateral confluent opacifications in the dependent areas of the lower lungs posteriorly . Patchy opacifications in the mid and upper lungs are also noted . There is some upper mediastinal widening and hilar prominence likely due to vascular distention but lymphadenopathy could appear similar . Heart size is top normal and there is no pleural effusion or pneumothorax .
    OUTPUT:
    
Bilateral lower lobe dependent consolidation , which could be due to clinically suspected aspiration , but infection and edema may have a similar appearance radiographically . Multifocal patchy opacities in the mid and upper lungs could represent coexisting pulmonary edema or additional sites of aspiration . Followup radiographs after treatment are recommended to ensure resolution . The above findings were communicated to Dr . ___ by Dr . ___ ___ telephone at ___ , 5 minutes after the finding was discovered .