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What Causes Prominent Density In Right Hilar Region With Adenopathy?

I recently had a chest x-ray that showed some abnormality. Then I was told to have a ct scan. I had that and was told that I have prominent density in the right hila region and right hilar adenopathy. Could this be because I have had a toothache/infection?
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, your CT findings can be due to toothache and tooth infection.
Your CT findings are suggestive of lung Infection at hilum.
Aspiration pneumonia is commonly seen in right hilum. Dental infections are common cause for aspiration pneumonia.
So your tooth infection can cause right hilar infection.
So better to start dual antibiotics with anaerobic coverage.
Also take mucolytic, expectorant and antioxidant drugs.
Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor's prescription for them.
Don't worry, with proper treatment, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Prominent Density In Right Hilar Region With Adenopathy?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, your CT findings can be due to toothache and tooth infection. Your CT findings are suggestive of lung Infection at hilum. Aspiration pneumonia is commonly seen in right hilum. Dental infections are common cause for aspiration pneumonia. So your tooth infection can cause right hilar infection. So better to start dual antibiotics with anaerobic coverage. Also take mucolytic, expectorant and antioxidant drugs. Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor s prescription for them. Don t worry, with proper treatment, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.