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Chest Pain and a breathing difficulty
I did a chest x-ray (PA View) and it reveales this :
Bilateral mild increase in hilar broncho-vascular markings , suggesting Bronchitis , for further clinical correlation
No Focal pulmonary lesion
Clear Both Costophrenic angles
Normal cardiac shadow in size,shape & Configuration, Normal Bony Thorax
P.S. im 17 and a smoker
what is wrong with me ?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like pulmonary function test which is needed for the diagnosis as well as to assess severity of bronchitis based on which treatment can be started. Consult a pulmonologist for the same
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Dr. Gaurav Gupta
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Prominent BV markings many a times can be a normal finding.Smoking causes cilliary dysfunction and thus retention of particulate matters. Recurrent infections are common in smokers
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Smoking cessation
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