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My 2 year old just had a chest xray and was diagnosed with bronchitis. he has no cough or other symptoms other than high fever. does this make sense?
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Easy over read: Radiologists often make a suggested diagnosis based on assumptions.You only order chest xrays if you suspect a chest finding. If the xray is taken before the kid takes a deep breath,it will look like bronchitis.The suggested label from the radiologist is just that, a suggestion,they also say this needs to have clinical correlation.The doc may have just used the label to finish the visit
Answered 7/13/2016
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