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What Does This Chest X-ray For Bronchitis Indicate?
Question: Hi had bronchitis afew weeks ago, was given anti biotics for coughing. Went away slightly then the coughing returned for a few days but voice is not so hoarse anymore. Went to the doctor and she suggested a chest x ray. The results came back with slightly prominant vascular markings on the higher region. They suggested I redo the x ray in 4 weeks. I am so nervous can it be because of the cough i had?
Brief Answer:
Prominent vascular marcings no serious conditon, no worries
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
this is radiologist language and doesn't mean anything bad. Can even be something normal that doesnt even indicate illness. Your cough has nothing to do with it. Could be that a mild cortisone spray can help your cough, please discuss this with your local doc. I am expecting your cough to recover soon normally.
All the best, take care,
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Prominent vascular marcings no serious conditon, no worries
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
this is radiologist language and doesn't mean anything bad. Can even be something normal that doesnt even indicate illness. Your cough has nothing to do with it. Could be that a mild cortisone spray can help your cough, please discuss this with your local doc. I am expecting your cough to recover soon normally.
All the best, take care,
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi thanks for your answer. I can see here on the report it says "The heart is not enlarged. Both hilar regions appear slightly prominant. This may be due to vascular markings however very early lymphadenopathy cannot be excluded. No focal lung lesion seen". Should I be very worried?? I am so anxious!!!
Brief Answer:
No worries necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
please be reassured again that these radiology-term really do NOT mean anything serious or life threatening.
If your cough persists it can be discussed to do a cat scan of the lung to absolutely make sure there is no lymphadenopathy or otehr condition not seen in x ray.
Until then please ask your doctor about a mild cortisone spray as possible therapy.
best regards again,
No worries necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
please be reassured again that these radiology-term really do NOT mean anything serious or life threatening.
If your cough persists it can be discussed to do a cat scan of the lung to absolutely make sure there is no lymphadenopathy or otehr condition not seen in x ray.
Until then please ask your doctor about a mild cortisone spray as possible therapy.
best regards again,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Thank you. My cough is much better than it was afew weeks ago but a slow recovery. is this common?
Brief Answer:
Yes slow recovery in some cases normal
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient, glad you're feeling better.
Yes a slow recovery can happen sometimes with airway infection.
Please rate kindly if helpful.
Best regards
Yes slow recovery in some cases normal
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient, glad you're feeling better.
Yes a slow recovery can happen sometimes with airway infection.
Please rate kindly if helpful.
Best regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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