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I have sternal chest pain and cxr showed increased lung markings in the base of my lungs. i was sent home to folliw up. is this serious? cardiac labs were normal.

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Probably not: I presume you we're seen in er. Increased lung markings at the base of lung is probably nothing. I think you should be worried. Anyway you will be going to your doctor, he will be in a better position to help you.

Answered 3/26/2015

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