Hi, I had a chest X-ray done. can you tell me what the following means in plain english? Apical pleural Fibrosis Suspect Hyperinflation no Infiltrates confluence of markings lungs are aerated no effusions minimal lower thoracic dextroscoliosis Thanks!
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
welcome to hcm ...there is thickening of covering of lungs plus the lungs are over expanded ...besides these there is bending of spine in lower chest part ... you may be having breathing difficulties with minimal cough sputum and chronic back pain i would advise ventilation perfusion scan or spirometry test in the mean while avoid smoking if you need further help i would be more than happy to help you with regards dr varinder joshi
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How To Interpret The Results Of A Chest X-ray?
welcome to hcm ...there is thickening of covering of lungs plus the lungs are over expanded ...besides these there is bending of spine in lower chest part ... you may be having breathing difficulties with minimal cough sputum and chronic back pain i would advise ventilation perfusion scan or spirometry test in the mean while avoid smoking if you need further help i would be more than happy to help you with regards dr varinder joshi