My Chest Xray Shows Inhomogeneous Opacity Seen In The Right

Posted on Thu, 26 Dec 2019

Question: My chest xray shows inhomogeneous opacity seen in the right paracardiac region. What does that mean? I have been experiencing chronic coughing for the past 2 weeks. The coughing is dry in nature and there is no mucus after coughing. Occassional fever, chills as well as slight pain in the centre of the chest is there. What could be the diagnosis? I have been told by doctor that it's Pnemonia and have been put on medication. But the condition isn't improving even after 4 days of taking medication. Kindly suggest.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This x ray report is suggestive of pneumonia.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
This x ray report is suggestive of pneumonia only.
It will be of great help if you can send me picture of your x ray.
Also let me know which antibiotics you are taking.
Usually, recovery in pneumonia occurs in 7-10 days. So you can wait for 5-6 days more.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (14 minutes later)

Hello doctor, I have attached the xray film and report below. The medications prescribed are Zipod CV 200 Pulmoclear and TusQ D syrup.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sorry, but there is no attachment.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Honestly speaking, there is no attachment.
Kindly check with customer support and reattach.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (48 minutes later)

Had attached previously and have done it again. If still not visible then will contact customer care.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry much.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
First of all sorry for late reply as I was busy with other professional obligations.
Now, I am can see both, x ray film as well as report.
It is minor infection. No need to worry much.
I am more concerned about bronchitis.
So please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you have breathlessness?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj