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Coughing for past one and half months.

2017-06-15 10:22:26
After medicines,x Ray and USG chest,t.v. tests were also done. Latest test done is HRCT chest.its report says segmental consolidation with air bronchogram is seen in the superior and anterior basal segments of left lower lobe.pls xplain the meaning of report and also suggest that which specialised doctor I should visit for treatment.
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It means pneumonia...cause is not yet determined. U should visit a chest physician.

Answered2017-06-15 11:22:17

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