Question 1

minimal haziness noted in the right lung base which may represent pneumonitis or just overlapping vascular markings. what does it mean ?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary infiltrate: This is radiologist language.  It generally means that there is a minimal shadow in that area of the lung and that the examiner cannot be sure if it is abnormal or not, and so he refers it back to the doctor who ordered it in order that it be placed in clinical context of your symptoms and other findings.

Question 2

why do i have lung haziness?

Accepted Answer

Cheat x-ray: Haziness is a term used to describe chest x-ray findings. It can be seen in pneumonias, atelectasis (collapsed part of the lungs),  asthma and other lung diseases.

Question 3

i have haziness in the right lower quadrant of lungs. little cough is present. what is it?

Accepted Answer

: The image may be uploaded during a virtual consult with Healthtap. The report usually provides additional information. There are many possible causes. Please describe your symptoms.

Question 4

explain in laymen: "subtle asymmetric haziness at peripheral left lung. this may represent developing consolidation but nonspecific. no pneumothrax"?

Accepted Answer

Laymen explanation: On the outer part of the left lung, something doesn't look quite normal.  What I see may represent a disease process just starting, but I can't tell exactly what it is.  The lung is not collapsed.

Question 5

how big are the lungs?

Accepted Answer

See below: They take up the entire shape of the ribs.

Question 6

why are my lungs hurting?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy or muscle: Lungs actually have few nerve endings within the lung tissue itself.  Most of the nerves are on the outer surface so pain is  usually related to inflammation of the lining of the lung (known as pleurisy) or muscular.

Question 7

can coughing damage lungs?

Accepted Answer

Yes but unlikely...: Cough as a result of the occasional cold virus is unlikely to cause any lung damage. Even the whooping cough in the unvaccinated is unlikely to cause lung damage per se (unless you're a newborn, in which case your risk of death in much greater). However, one could develop a pneumothorax as a result of coughing but it's unlikely unless underlying disease process. Check out http://goo.Gl/pqfybx.

Question 8

how do you heal raw lungs?

Accepted Answer

Time: Usually lungs feel raw after a viral illness or lots of coughing.  Almost always time will heal them.  Be patient.

Question 9

what does hard lungs mean?

Accepted Answer

Fibrotic lungs: Any process that decreases air in the lungs. This includes pulm fibrosis  , tumors that desrroy alveoli, some severe pneumonias with hepatization of the lung. Pneumoconioses also cause hard lungs.

Question 10

where are your lungs located?

Accepted Answer

Chest: They are located inside your chest cavity called the thorax. Basically they are tucked underneath your ribs on both sides.

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I have haziness in the right lower quadrant of lungs. little cough is present. what is it?

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