Right lung because the right main stem bronchus is more vertical and slightly wider and lower lobe because of gravity
This can also be thought of similarly to where abscesses from aspiration will be found (FA2020 p685) - most typically right for the reason mentioned above; lower lobe if upright and middle or upper posterior segments if lying down on their back.
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Right lung because the right main stem bronchus is more vertical and slightly wider and lower lobe because of gravity
This can also be thought of similarly to where abscesses from aspiration will be found (FA2020 p685) - most typically right for the reason mentioned above; lower lobe if upright and middle or upper posterior segments if lying down on their back.
Here is a slide/explanation with a diagram:
https://i.paste.pics/7f64029bdc3b54306b1fa674a380170f.png