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What are the causes of increased bilateral pulmonary markings in chest x-ray?

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Lung markings. : Not knowing the clinical situation involves, general possibilities can include pulmonary edema, interstitial pneumonia, interstitial fibrosis, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis. This can also reflect environmental or occupational lung disease.

Answered 12/2/2017

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