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What Does Prominent Broncho Vascular Markings In The X Ray Report Mean?

Hello Doctor,
My Son is 3 Yrs old. His chest X ray examination shows "Prominent Bronchovascular markings are seen in both lungfields."
He is having the cough problem since last 15 days.
Please suggest what is the clinical significance of X Ray reading.

Thanking You
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for this x ray report.
Prominent bronchovascular markings (BVM) are commonly seen due to viral infection, bronchitis etc.
Normally bronchus appear black on chest x ray. So it can not be seen.
But in case of viral infection and bronchitis (inflammation), wall of bronchus becomes edamatous and visible on chest x ray.
Along with bronchus, blood vessels also engorged and visible on x ray.
So togather they are known as prominent bronchovascular markings.
In children, viral infection is more common.
So consult pediatrician and start appropriate treatment.
He needs anti histamine, anti inflammatory drugs.
Also give him plenty of fluids orally.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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What Does Prominent Broncho Vascular Markings In The X Ray Report Mean?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for this x ray report. Prominent bronchovascular markings (BVM) are commonly seen due to viral infection, bronchitis etc. Normally bronchus appear black on chest x ray. So it can not be seen. But in case of viral infection and bronchitis (inflammation), wall of bronchus becomes edamatous and visible on chest x ray. Along with bronchus, blood vessels also engorged and visible on x ray. So togather they are known as prominent bronchovascular markings. In children, viral infection is more common. So consult pediatrician and start appropriate treatment. He needs anti histamine, anti inflammatory drugs. Also give him plenty of fluids orally. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.