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My husband had pneuomonia. went back to dr today. still residual left from infection. on x-ray the dr could not see all of bronchial tube. cancet?

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No: The xray picture clearance takes about 4-6 wks. Have patience, complete ant course.

Answered 3/19/2013

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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Follow til clear: Bronchial tubes are not usually well-visualized on chest x rays, and not being able to see them well is not a very helpful finding one way or the other. Your husband's chest x ray should be followed up until it's back to its baseline status. When and if he should be referred to a specialist is his doctor's call.

Answered 4/24/2015

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