Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: The lungs are mildly hyperinflated with flattening of the hemidiaphragms . There is peribronchial cuffing compatible with the patient 's known history of small airways disease . Subtle increased opacification overlying the lower thoracic spine on the lateral view compared to prior studies may represent an early basilar pneumonia . There is no pneumothorax or pleural effusion . The pulmonary vasculature is not engorged . The cardiac silhouette is normal in size . Mediastinal and hilar contours are within normal limits . Calcification of the aortic knob is noted .
    OUTPUT:
    
Possible early basilar pneumonia , seen only the lateral view . Short interval followup with repeat PA and lateral chest radiographs with improved inspiratory level could be considered for further evaluation . Findings were posted by Dr . ___ to the radiology critical results dashboard for communication to the ordering physician ___ ___ : 56 am on ___ .