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

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Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Not really: pneumonia should show immediately, Earlier some felt it may take time to show in pts with dehydration or neutropenia ie white blood cells decreased

Dr Nabulsi agreed

Answered 10/3/2014

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Sometimes: Pneumonia on radiograph can lag few days behind clinical symptoms. Going the other way, patient starts feeling better long before changes resolve on radiograph.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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A member asked:

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

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Dr Nabulsi agreed

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

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