My chest x-ray shows increased and thickened bronchovascular markings in both lower zones and an elevated esr of 35. all other fields are normal. ?

Xray result..: hello ~ do you now or have you in the past smoked cigarettes? All that means is that there are signs of mild inflammation in and around the tiny bronchioles deep down in the lung at the bases. Smoking is the commonest cause. It can also occur when you have active bronchitis secondary to viral infection, so sometimes can be seen during a bout of bronchitis. To treat of not depends on severity.