A two year old has an enlarged heart and shaded lungs. he'shad trouble breathing. what can it be and how serious is it? please help me understand. thanks.

See a specialist: Any such condition present in a 2 year old is serious. He or she should have a complete evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist.

Needs his heart chec: Enlarged heart on the x ray suggests his heart is working hard. The hazy lungs suggest that the lungs are retaining fluid. Heart works as a pump and lungs are like a sieve. When the heart does not work right the body fluids do not get pumped through the lung and there is a water log. Difficulty breathing is again suggesting the lungs are filling up with fluids. He needs to be checked immediately.

Very serious: Your child might be in a heart failure and need to see a cardiologist immediately.

Could be very: There are many possible causes. The child should be evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist promptly.