Question 1

dr said that my 4y/o  daughter has walking pneumonia after seeing her chest x-ray and listening to her chest.  radiology rpt is negative.   what is it?

Accepted Answer

Lung: Walking pneumonia is often not seen on xray and is usually diagnosed by hostory and exam. It is caused by atypical bacteria but is easily treated.

Question 2

what does walking pneumonia look like on x-ray?

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Mycoplasma infection: Walking pneumonia is the commonly used name for infection caused by the organism mycoplasma pneumoniae. It can have a varied presentation on chest xray, ranging from diffuse reticulonodular pattern to lobar consolidation. There can be some fluid collection around the lungs as well. Ct scans can show ground glass patterns or even nodular densities at times. Xray findings are non-specific in most.

Question 3

what does it mean if my x-ray is clear but still after 3 months of being diagnosed with walking pneumonia, coughing up mucus during the day? so tired

Accepted Answer

Asthma or whooping : 20 % of adults with cough lasting more than 3 weeks have whooping cough. The other possibilities are asthma and even relux. I would consult with a pulmonologist.

Question 4

does walking pneumonia look like gray mass on a x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Is shown on a chest x-ray as an area of "whiteness" in an area that would otherwise show normal "black" lung aeration. It could appear gray as well (just another appearance on the spectrum of black to white). There are a number of pathologies that may replace the normal "black" appearance of aerated lung (including lung cancer, volume loss,  and bleeding in the lung from trauma).

Question 5

could i have walking pneumonia? if so, can i be fine on my own or go to dr.? been feeling mucousy, also in the chest. cough produces mostly nothing?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: It may be possible. I would advise checking your temperature and staying well hydrated. If the cough is worsening, prolonged or associated with a fever spike, please see your PCP on the same day.

Question 6

my doctor prescribed amoxicillin for walking pneumonia . the coughing went away on its own but still having chest pain. should i take the medicine?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia : Pneumonia needs to be treated with antibiotics and close monitoring for complications

Question 7

a cpl  months ago i was treated 4 walking pneumonia even though the test didn't show i had it. now i'm coughing again with runny nose and chest rttlng?

Accepted Answer

It happens: This far out it is unlikely that what you have is related to the prior illness. Most of these are simple respiratory viruses. If it slows you down enough you need to schedule a visit.

Question 8

what is a  chest x ray to r/o pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

CXR will confirm dx: Health Care provider will order a chest xray (CXR) if they want to confirm or rule out Pneumonia.  Cold viruses can cause symptoms that seem like pneumonia &amp; patients can have significant bronchitis symptoms associated with wheezing.  When listening to a patient's lungs who  has asthmatic bronchitis, it is sometimes difficult to diagnose pneumonia &amp; CXR may be ordered.Treatment depends on report

Question 9

how do you know the difference in pneumonia and tb on a chest x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Looks different: Pneumonia is a patchy or consolidated infiltrate,  and TB are smaller cavitay lesions or spots in the lung.

Question 10

my chest x-ray shows resolution of the pneumonia, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

: your pneumonia is gone. no longer present

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Dr said that my 4y/o daughter has walking pneumonia after seeing her chest x-ray and listening to her chest. radiology rpt is negative. what is it?

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What does walking pneumonia look like on x-ray?

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What does it mean if my x-ray is clear but still after 3 months of being diagnosed with walking pneumonia, coughing up mucus during the day? so tired

A member asked:

Does walking pneumonia look like gray mass on a x-ray?

A member asked:

Could i have walking pneumonia? if so, can i be fine on my own or go to dr.? been feeling mucousy, also in the chest. cough produces mostly nothing?

A member asked:

My doctor prescribed amoxicillin for walking pneumonia . the coughing went away on its own but still having chest pain. should i take the medicine?

A member asked:

A cpl months ago i was treated 4 walking pneumonia even though the test didn't show i had it. now i'm coughing again with runny nose and chest rttlng?

A member asked:

What is a chest x ray to r/o pneumonia?

A member asked:

How do you know the difference in pneumonia and tb on a chest x-ray?

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My chest x-ray shows resolution of the pneumonia, what does that mean?

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