i have pd stage 1 since 2011.have liq aspiration only.chect x ray reveals atelectasis of lower right lobe of lung. i have a chronic cough for past yesr n half! is due to aspiration? for atelectasis i have to see a pulmonologist? iam like a beat up car going from one garage to another!!!!
Atelectasis/collapse of lung may be due to various causes. What is your age? Do u have fever? Weight loss? Chest pain? I am a pulmonologist and can help u. You first send me the Chest X-ray plate image. A collapse due to aspiration will have fever. You need to do a CENT scan of thorax and FOB, if needed.