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What Does Findings On Chest X-ray Done Due To Prolonged Cough Mean?
Findings on Chest x ray done due to prolonged coughing and excessive phlegm production: There are no pulmonary parenchymal infiltrates. The pulmonary vascular markings are within normal limits. The cardiac shadow is not enlarged. Calcific densities are seen lining the lumen of the aorta. The diaphragm and both lateral costophrenic sulci are intact. The visualized osseous structures are unremarkable. Impression:
Atherosclerotic aorta
Atherosclerotic aorta
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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You have normal chest X-ray report.
Atherosclerotic aorta is age related finding and doesn't require any treatment.
You don't have pulmonary infection.
Cardiac size is within normal limit.
Both domes of diaphragm and costophrenic angles are clear.
Pulmonary vessels are also normal.
Visualized bony structures are also normal.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
You have normal chest X-ray report.
Atherosclerotic aorta is age related finding and doesn't require any treatment.
You don't have pulmonary infection.
Cardiac size is within normal limit.
Both domes of diaphragm and costophrenic angles are clear.
Pulmonary vessels are also normal.
Visualized bony structures are also normal.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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