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What Does X-ray Finding Of Slight Haziness In The Lower Lung Indicate?
hello doc. my result of my x-ray chest are; there are hazy densities in the lower lungs. heart is normal in size and configuration; hemidiaphragms are smooth, sulci are intact, trachea is at midline; visualized osseous structure are unremarkable. what does it mean, ps expllain doc
Thu, 31 Jul 2014
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1.Hazyness is seen when there is some collection in the alveoli.
2.Which are seen in case of any infections / pneumonias.
3.Also seen in case of previously infected cases as trace.
4.In this case your doctor may prescribe a course of antibiotic treatment will resolve.
5.This findings are normal in elderly patients due to basal atelectatic changes.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.Hazyness is seen when there is some collection in the alveoli.
2.Which are seen in case of any infections / pneumonias.
3.Also seen in case of previously infected cases as trace.
4.In this case your doctor may prescribe a course of antibiotic treatment will resolve.
5.This findings are normal in elderly patients due to basal atelectatic changes.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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