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What Does My X-ray Test Report Indicate?
Question: I have written previously about my bout with a flu, coughing, xray that "suggested" COPD. My primary dr. did not seem concerned with the COPD suggestion as I have an active flu/cough.
I had been completely fine until I got the flu.
I am still coughing but, now, it feels as it is coming down my throat causing the cough.
My xray results:
My xray Findings: Lungs hyperinflated suggesting COPD. No enlargement of the cardiac silhouette. Some minor chronic fibrotic changes in the lungs. No acute infiltrate. No edema or pleural effusions.
I had been completely fine until I got the flu.
I am still coughing but, now, it feels as it is coming down my throat causing the cough.
My xray results:
My xray Findings: Lungs hyperinflated suggesting COPD. No enlargement of the cardiac silhouette. Some minor chronic fibrotic changes in the lungs. No acute infiltrate. No edema or pleural effusions.
Brief Answer:
The flu should be your main concern
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the diagnosis of COPD is (only) clinical. The x-ray may be suggestive but it's definitely not conclusive. COPD is a diverse syndrome that encompasses certain clinical entities like the chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Bronchial asthma also interferes with COPD.
Since the x-ray detected no infiltrates or other "acute findings", you shouldn't worry that much unless your symptoms get worse.
Symptoms that indicate a severe respiratory tract infection include:
- shortness of breath
- pleuritic pain
- recurrence of fever after having subsided
- faintness (hypotension) or decreased urine output
- >30 breaths/minute
Having annoying cough, feeling weak, having mild to moderate headache, runny-stuffy nose etc are expected.
I'm not sure which is the main point of your query - you haven't made that clear - so I've given you medical advice according to my assessment of your situation's priorities.
I'll be glad to answer, any further questions you may have.
Kind Regards!
The flu should be your main concern
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the diagnosis of COPD is (only) clinical. The x-ray may be suggestive but it's definitely not conclusive. COPD is a diverse syndrome that encompasses certain clinical entities like the chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Bronchial asthma also interferes with COPD.
Since the x-ray detected no infiltrates or other "acute findings", you shouldn't worry that much unless your symptoms get worse.
Symptoms that indicate a severe respiratory tract infection include:
- shortness of breath
- pleuritic pain
- recurrence of fever after having subsided
- faintness (hypotension) or decreased urine output
- >30 breaths/minute
Having annoying cough, feeling weak, having mild to moderate headache, runny-stuffy nose etc are expected.
I'm not sure which is the main point of your query - you haven't made that clear - so I've given you medical advice according to my assessment of your situation's priorities.
I'll be glad to answer, any further questions you may have.
Kind Regards!
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Dr. Yogesh D
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