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What Does Pneumonitis Or Fibrosis In Right Upper Lung Field Mean?
Hi goodmorning doc..I ve been tested for 2 times in x-ray..the 1st time they said the result not cleared thts why they decided to repeat my x-ray test and 2nd time they found 2ways..they are not sure again,right?!..they said if pneumonitis or fibrosis right upper lung field?..what is the differences of two findings?..and it can affect in the result of x-ray if that time I suffered cough with phlegm?..please help me and tell what can I do to cure the findings quickly..thank you very much!
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hello
Pneumonitis indicates active infection in lungs where as fibrosis is sequel of past infection.
It is important to rule out infective etiology.Pneumonitis need antibiotics where as fibrosis doesn't need any treatment unless it compromises pulmonary functions.
You also need further tests like routine hemogram.
Your symptoms are more in favour of pneumonia but it need clinical correlation.
CT scan can be done if there is doubt.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Pneumonitis indicates active infection in lungs where as fibrosis is sequel of past infection.
It is important to rule out infective etiology.Pneumonitis need antibiotics where as fibrosis doesn't need any treatment unless it compromises pulmonary functions.
You also need further tests like routine hemogram.
Your symptoms are more in favour of pneumonia but it need clinical correlation.
CT scan can be done if there is doubt.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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