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A 5 y. o. child with shortness of breath & clearing her thoat, x-ray showed high density lung tissue markings. what is it? pls recommend a tratment.

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Several possibls: Without doing an exam and seeing the x-ray it leaves too much to speculate about.This could be a mild viral process or a true pneumonia. The primary ordering the x-ray has more data to work with and should provide the diagnosis and plan for treatment.

Answered 6/7/2021

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Most likely she has pneumonia. Lab testing may include a CBC differential and platelets, as well as markers such as CRP. Ensure that the quality of the Chest Image is acceptable.

Answered 6/7/2021

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