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Shortness of breath ..xray - diaphram
I have no cough but today x ray shows little elevated diaphram. What would be the possible reason. When i take deep breath i am having chest pain on right side. Will it subside. What would be the possible issues. No smoking .
No previoua asthma
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diaphragm can be elevated on expiratory film..its the comparasion bw two that matters...share the cxr
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Please visit a pulmonologist for a better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Aravind Raj A S
Respiratory Medicine
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Little elevated diaphragm can be normal but with pain might need a further history and clinical examination. We might require a CT scan to check the lungs and diaphragm
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be due to old infection. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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