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What does this mean prominence of the central perihilar interstitial markings suggesting central airway disease,?

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Lungs: That's a description of an x-ray of the lungs. that means that there must be an inflammation in the lungs, this could mean several things including COPD, bronchitis or pneumonia. An specialist assessment is necessary to find a diagnose and give a treatment.

Answered 12/25/2019

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Xray result:Prominent perihilar interstitial markings suggesting bronchitis.No superimposed infiltrate or atelectasis.I thought bronchitis didn't show?

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X ray shows bilateral perihilar increased markings, most likely representing interstitial pneumonitis & Slightly deviated trachea to the right. child is 7 years old and has fever and cough for 10 days. Had azithromycin course. Should I be worried?

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Child has fever & cough since the last 10 days.He has also had 5 days of azithromycin. The doctor said his lungs sounded clear but to get an X-ray sabilateral perihilar increased markings, most likely representing interstitial pneumonitis. Meaning?

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What does it mean when a chest X-ray says suggesting central airway disease ? Please list any possibilitys it can cause or what it does or ect?

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31, F, obese. Nasal/throat congestion. X-ray at hospital ( sitting down) said Slight prominence the pulmonary vascularity without overt pulmonary edema. What does this mean? Im worried I have lung or heart disease?

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