In severe cases it may retract posteriorly or medially against the mediastinum and lose contact with the anterior chest wall. On a lateral film it appears as an elongated opacity extending from the apex of the lung to the diaphragm. The lower lobe is hyper-inflated.
He used the money to start a charity. All U.S. athletes can also earn a âmedal bonusâ from the U.S. Olympic committee for each medal won. The Committee pays American medal winners $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, and $10,000 for bronze medals.Some countries, though not all, pay athletes similar medal bonuses.e used the money to start a charity. All U.S. athletes can also earn a âmedal bonusâ from the U.S. Olympic committee for each medal won. The Committee pays American medal winners $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, and $10,000 for bronze medals. Some countries, though not all, pay athletes similar medal bonuses.
In 2012 Russia will pay $135,000 for a gold medal, $81,600 for silver and $54,400 for a bronze medal. Italy will pay gold medalists $182,400; the country also paid salaries of $64,000 to its 14 gold medal winners from the 2008 games through this summerâs Olympics.