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What Does Opacity In The Lingula In Chest X Ray Means?

hi, my chest xray says poorly defined opacity in the lingula inferiorly, and a little more in the right base with some probable bronchial wall thickening. heart normal, no plueral abnormality. i have had a course of antibiotics as they say most likely due to inflammatory changes. i have been waiting for 6 weeks and have my follow up xray next week. i am so worried as i am a smoker 49year old female. to stressed to give up but will be soon
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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1.The poorly defined opacity - possible cause could be come collection ( inflammatory / infectious ) with in the alveolar spaces. other possible cause could be localised effusion, lastly mass lesion.
2.Bronchial wall thickening is seen in case of inflammation.
3.A course of antibiotics will help to resolve the infection.
4.If it does not helps - a high resolution computer tomography will help to evaluate exact cause of the opacity - collection / localised effusion / mass.
5.Its good to stop smoking, it helps in early recovery, and in long standing helps in healthy life style. Good luck.

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What Does Opacity In The Lingula In Chest X Ray Means?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.The poorly defined opacity - possible cause could be come collection ( inflammatory / infectious ) with in the alveolar spaces. other possible cause could be localised effusion, lastly mass lesion. 2.Bronchial wall thickening is seen in case of inflammation. 3.A course of antibiotics will help to resolve the infection. 4.If it does not helps - a high resolution computer tomography will help to evaluate exact cause of the opacity - collection / localised effusion / mass. 5.Its good to stop smoking, it helps in early recovery, and in long standing helps in healthy life style. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.