Question 1

Can you have pneumonia and it not show on chest x-ray?

Accepted Answer

You could have a small or minor pneumonia or one in a hard place to see on chest x-ray but in general, if the x-ray is clear, you probably don't have it. Can always get a repeat in a few days if symptoms persist or worsen to see if a pneumonia becomes more apparent.

Question 2

Does the chest x-ray take time to show changes if a person has pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

pneumonia should show immediately, Earlier some felt it may take time to show in pts with dehydration or neutropenia ie white blood cells decreased

Question 3

Chest x ray shows subtle scarring in left lung base after pnemounia and pleurisy. is this bad and can it become a problem?

Accepted Answer

A virtual consult can be booked online, so that the imaging may be viewed.  From your description, this type of residual scarring should not result in a decrease in lung function.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 & 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 & CXR may be ordered.Treatment depends on report

Question 5

Had pneumonia 3 months ago chest x-ray is now clear but have awful chest pain does chest x-ray so parmanant damage to lung could that cause it?

Accepted Answer

A person with chest pain must see the doctor to find out why. He should consider going to the E.R. If he cannot reach his doctor immediately. If it turns out to be a heart problem, a collapsed lung, a pneumonia, a blood clot in the lung, bad heartburn, costochondritis (inflammation of the rib joints), etc..., he will still be in the right place at the emergency room. One chest x-ray isn't harmful.

Question 6

Chest x-ray showed bilateral patchy infiltrates. pft came back normal. doc says no pneumonia but isnt that what the x-ray suggests? what could it be

Accepted Answer

If you are having symptoms, additional pulmonary testing and imaging may provide a diagnosis.

Question 7

Had a chest x-ray and was told i have pneumonia. on meds but how long until the fever and body ache goes away? it's really bad!

Accepted Answer

Usually fever from pneumonia will go away within 3-4 days of starting appropriate antibiotics but like many things pneumonias vary in severity and the strength or weakness of your own immune response is also a factor.

Question 8

My  chest and back hurts  when  i  cough due to chest congestion .  does this warrant a chest x-ray  to rule out pneumonia .  dark green mucus.?

Accepted Answer

It warrants an evaluation by a physician as these symptoms are consistent with pneumonia but not specific to it. Whether a chest xray is needed depends on additional info, other symptoms, fever, physical exam findings etc.

Question 9

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

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 10

Is it ok to have my chest x-ray this month even if i had it last january, because my doctor advised me to have my x-ray. i have asthma, ang i have a history of pneumonia last 2009.

Accepted Answer

Your concerns about minimalizing radition exposure are valid; however, if you physician thinks you need a chest x-ray then you have to weigh the risks of the procedure versus the benefits.  For example, if you have having this chest x-ray to rule our pneumonia or cancer, most patients would choose to go for the exam as the risks of the procedure (very low) are far outweighed by the possible benefits (diagnosing possible pneumonia, cancer, i.E, very high).  In the end, is your choice.  If you are still not sure, i would recommend discussing with the physician that ordered the test.

What does a chest xray show for pneumonia

Can you have pneumonia and it not show on chest x-ray?

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Does the chest x-ray take time to show changes if a person has pneumonia?

Chest x ray shows subtle scarring in left lung base after pnemounia and pleurisy. is this bad and can it become a problem?

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

Had pneumonia 3 months ago chest x-ray is now clear but have awful chest pain does chest x-ray so parmanant damage to lung could that cause it?

Chest x-ray showed bilateral patchy infiltrates. pft came back normal. doc says no pneumonia but isnt that what the x-ray suggests? what could it be

Had a chest x-ray and was told i have pneumonia. on meds but how long until the fever and body ache goes away? it's really bad!

My chest and back hurts when i cough due to chest congestion . does this warrant a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia . dark green mucus.?

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?

Is it ok to have my chest x-ray this month even if i had it last january, because my doctor advised me to have my x-ray. i have asthma, ang i have a history of pneumonia last 2009.

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