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Is this bronchitis or bronchiectasis
Since i have a history where I was misdiagnosed for a stomach issue by a doctor. I usually end up having 2 opinions about every test just to be sure.
Recently i am having a lot of phlegm clearing throat, 2 episodes of blood streaked mucus, cough is no more there however clearing throat is there.. no breathing issues, no fever, no night sweats.. some insomnia problems have started since a week though..
So, coming to the point i showed 1 pulmonologist who ordered an xray and after seeing he said it's BRONCHIECTASIS.. however the 2nd doctor said it's Bronchitis and not the other one.
Just to be 100% sure, I want to know what it is exactly? I have attached the xray below.
And also, both the doctors advised me for HRCT though. But i am worried about radiation risks.
In 2021, 2023, and recently due to bad exposure on one xray i had to do chest xray twice. So overall its 4times, and additionally hrct has a lot of radiation so m scared..
Please guide
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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It is difficult to diagnose Bronchiectasis on a Chest Xray. HRCT of thorax is necessary. Concerns related to the Exposure to Radiation in this case may be ignored.
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To confirm it as Bronchiectasis you need to do HRCT thorax. In the CT scan you will have very mild exposure. Don't worry in your whole life one HRCT will give you very mild radiation exposure and that will not be harmful for you. Take care.
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Better to get a hrct done
And it's nothing dangerous with the radiation dont worry about that
Get a consultation with hrct reports and others for further opinion
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Hello
Preferably get an HRCT chest. Radiation exposure is there but a single HRCT does not cause problems. It's better to get evaluated by pulmonologist and get HRCT
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Sir plz come online
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need certain tests. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
you need proper evaluation..even a ct
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Kakinada
Consult a pulmonologist
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