A member asked:

My daughter has down syndrome & has random reoccurring fevers, no other symptoms & history of bronchiolitis. took her to urgent care & did a chest x-ray &the report says "low lung volumes with diffuse bilateral lung infiltrates" what does this mean?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

The image quality may not be optimal. Please request the report from Radiology.She may have pneumonia as one source of her fever. A work up may include a CBC, differential and platelet count. Watch for signs of respiratory distress. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available.

Answered 8/14/2022

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