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I've attached my chest X-ray image for your review. The radiologist's report states 'No abnormalities, Normal chest X-ray.' However, I've also shared the image with a doctor friend, who suggested the presence of nodes and bronchovascular prominence in the lungs. I'd appreciate your expert opinion on this matter. Could you please examine the image.
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There's a mild BV prominence noted in the xray of the chest.These changes could be a normal finding or related to asthma, bronchitis if you have any of these.Generally this xray is alright.
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There is abnormal increase of broncho vascular margin.
Might be some sort of chest infection .
Will correlate clinical examination and history of symptoms.
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kindly review report and connect will resolve it .
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Normal
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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician
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Hello
Yes there is bronchovascular prominence
Also blilalteral basal region opaicty
We need to correlate with your symptoms like cough or wheeze or breathlessness
If you do not have any of the above symptoms no need to worry much
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On examining the provided chest X-ray:
Bronchovascular Markings:
• There appears to be mild prominence of bronchovascular markings, particularly in the perihilar regions bilaterally.
• The lung fields show a normal branching pattern of vessels, with no clear distortion, mass effect, or crowding.
• No obvious interstitial thickening, reticular pattern, or Kerley B lines are seen.
Clinical Correlation Needed:
To interpret this significance properly, consider:
• History: Cough, dyspnea, smoking, cardiac symptoms?
• Symptoms: Fever (infection), orthopnea/PND (CHF)?
• Previous imaging: Any progression?
Summary:
• Yes, there is mild bronchovascular prominence, likely non-specific.
• No signs of acute congestion, consolidation, or cardiomegaly.
I’ll require a brief history for a better evaluation. There’s nothing to worry about if you don't have any symptoms.
If you’re having symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, we can monitor closely or consider further tests if needed.
Let me know how you’re feeling or if you have any questions — I’m here to help.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Normal
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Radiologist Report:
States "No abnormalities, Normal chest X-ray".
This is usually based on trained evaluation and standardized reporting.
Doctor Friend's Opinion:
Mentions possible "nodes and bronchovascular prominence".
These terms may suggest:
Normal variations (often seen in healthy individuals)
Or mild prominence due to recent infection, inflammation, or anxiety-related hyperventilation
📌 What Does “Bronchovascular Prominence” Usually Mean?
Can be normal in young adults.
May appear more prominent due to:
Recent cold, cough, viral illness
Thin body habitus
Inspiration level during the X-ray
Anxiety-induced breathing patterns
🧾 Recommended Action:
Trust the Radiologist’s Opinion unless symptoms are severe.
If you're asymptomatic (no cough, fever, weight loss, chest pain, or breathlessness):
Likely no further action needed.
If you're symptomatic or worried:
Consider a High-Resolution CT (HRCT) Chest for clarity.
Or get a second radiology opinion with the actual DICOM X-ray file.
🧘♀️ Conclusion:
If the radiologist and your clinical symptoms don’t suggest illness, there's likely nothing serious.
Doctor friends may overcall findings without clinical correlation.
If you’re still unsure, getting a second review from a certified radiologist or pulmonologist is safest.
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Hiii
Lots of people have conditions that x ray in the starting stages don't pick up
All things depends on history of the patient
On his /her clinical symptoms
In order to know it better
Consult with me over here
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If you donot have complaints and No history of Any lung disease and No smoking than it is normal X-Ray, No need to worry.
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Need few more details
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Smoking( active or passive) may cause such x ray. Correlation of symptoms and x ray is needed.
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Lymph nodes and hilarious shadows are prominent, but unless some clinical problem, it is insignificant. Because that can be due to exposure to dust, cold, cough, I.e. minor problems happening over time.
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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12 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly connect
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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14 yrs exp
Belgaum
It's normal
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Dr. Amit Kumar Patel
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewa
Sure, I'd be happy to help review the chest X-ray. Please upload the image here so I can examine it and share a general opinion.
ð Just a reminder: I can give you a basic interpretation, but for a complete and accurate evaluation, you should consult me directly here:
[https://www.practo.com/rewa/doctor/amit-kumar-patel-generalphysician](https://www.practo.com/rewa/doctor/amit-kumar-patel-generalphysician)
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult with
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Dr. Dhananjay J Khatri
General Physician
Anand
There are mild changes in your X-ray but it doesn’t seem to be significant.
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If you have any complaints, let me know, that’s how we can further evaluate the thing.
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes bronchovascular prominence is present but correlation with symptoms is important
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cough ,wheese if present then need intervention
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Rewa
Normal
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
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20 yrs exp
Nagpur
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Dr. Prachi Gupta
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Seems normal
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Jaipur
Nothing significant
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Any history of pneumonia
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Prominent bronchovascular markings is still a normal variant.
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Seems normal
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Consultation
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Dr. Kritta Majumder
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10 yrs exp
Kolkata
connect with me for further evaluation
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Dr. Mithravinda Rajana
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more details to give an opinion.
Why was the x-ray done in the first place?
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