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Chest Xray Says Increased Bronchovascular Markings Noted With Hilar Adenopathy. Meaning ?

Hi, i am a male aged 30 yrs my chest x-ray states that the heart and mediastinum are within normal. There is bilateral increased bronchovascular markings noted with hilar adenopathy. i was first diagnosed with pneumonia and put on treatment at the moment i am feeling okay though my clinical doctor suggested i see a pulmonologist for further check up since he feels my lung is still not getting the right amount of air when i breath in
Sat, 22 Dec 2012
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Increased bronchovascular marki8ngs may be a sign of acute bronchitis associated with respiratory infections. The hilar adenopathy needs to be investigated. A CT scan of thorax should confirm the diagnosis. If the xray changes revert to normal after 2 to 3 weeks of antibiotic course then no need to worry. If there is no resolution then a CT scan of thorax and further evaluation with a pulmonologist is warranted. Some causes of hilar adenopathy are respiratory infections, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis and sometimes malignancy.

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Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra
MBBS MD DNB
Consultant Pulmonologist
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Chest Xray Says Increased Bronchovascular Markings Noted With Hilar Adenopathy. Meaning ?

Hi, Increased bronchovascular marki8ngs may be a sign of acute bronchitis associated with respiratory infections. The hilar adenopathy needs to be investigated. A CT scan of thorax should confirm the diagnosis. If the xray changes revert to normal after 2 to 3 weeks of antibiotic course then no need to worry. If there is no resolution then a CT scan of thorax and further evaluation with a pulmonologist is warranted. Some causes of hilar adenopathy are respiratory infections, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis and sometimes malignancy. Regards Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra MBBS MD DNB Consultant Pulmonologist