Question 1

could you please explain what right basal pneumonia is?

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Location pneumonia: Right basal pneumonia is occurring at the inferior part of the right lung, anteriorly the middle lobe and posterior the lower lobe.

Question 2

what do you mean by bilateral basal pneumonitis?

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Inflammation of lung: Pneumonitis is a term used for inflammation of lungs (mostly due to infections). If it involves the lower zones of the lungs on both left and right lung, then it would be reported as bilateral basal pneumonitis. This is just a description of the extent of lung involvement, and there could be several causes for this pattern. Talk to your doctor regarding your specific situation.

Question 3

what's the meaning of a right basal interstitial pneumonitis?

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Pneumonia : This description means there is an abnormal chest x-ray showing a localized pattern or.

Question 4

what's the meaning of someone having a right basal interstitial pneumonitis?

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Focus of infection: This is a focus of infection in the lung. Pt will likely receive antibiotics. May need follow-up to make sure it goes away - talk with your doc.

Question 5

please help! what is the meaning of basal pneumonitis?

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Pneumonitis: Pneumonitis is an inflammatory process of the lung, like pneumonia, due to numerous potential causes.  Basal simply refers to the location of the Pneumonitis:  at the lung bases, or one of the lowermost segments of the lung.  In other words, the bottom part of the lung.

Question 6

what medicine do i need to take i am recently diagnose of basal pneumonitis?

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Antibiotic: you need to mlet your dr decide which antibitic is best for this infection.this is serious--let your dr decide this.

Question 7

my niece is 4 and her xray says basal pneumonitis.does she need medication?

Accepted Answer

Xray is nonspecific: Typically "pneumonitis" on an x ray can be viral, so often no meds. The appearance is somewhat stringy rather than the usual bacterial , fluffy, infiltrate.
But we as radiologists don't  always know exactly what we see and x ray is a blunt instrument anyway.
Your provider knows the score clinically so listen to them. Many infiltrates need follow up chest x ray to make sure they clear.

Question 8

is bilateral pneumonia in children dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: With early recognition and proper treatment, most kids respond to treatment, including some as outpatients.If a kid has an unusual form of pneumonia (staph) or one that is unresponsive to antibiotics, their course can be quite difficult.

Question 9

is pneumonia bilateral in children contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most cases on bilateral pneumonia in children are caused by viruses or bacteria. These organisms can spread through droplets coughed out by the infected child into their surroundings & anyone nearby can inhale those droplets & thus acquire the infection if sufficient number of organisms have entered the lungs to start multiplying in the new host & cause infection.

Question 10

what is bilateral perihilar pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Region Involved: Peri hilar is the region of the lungs where the infection occurs. It is the area where the structures that form the roots of the left lun enter and leave this viscus:pulmonary artery, pulmonary veins, lymphatic vessels and bronchus with bronciial venis and arteries.

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