Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Does The Following X-Ray Report Suggest?
My husband, 66 yo and x smoker, has just received an x-ray film with a report of Peribronchial thickening in bilateral perihilar regions and right lower lung. Patchy infiltration in right lower lung and left perihilar region, two calcifications in right upper hermithorax. IMPRESSION: Chronic lung disease with infection. Recently, about a year ago, I ve noticed he has lost the volume of his voice. His speech has no strength at times.
Tue, 4 Sep 2018
Hi,
The X-ray chest is suggestive of chronic infection like tuberculosis with areas of scarring and inflammation.
You can consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated for further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The X-ray chest is suggestive of chronic infection like tuberculosis with areas of scarring and inflammation.
You can consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated for further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....