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Xray(Prominent Bronchovascular markings)
Sir/Ma'am, I am asking for my father (57 yrs). He is an active smoker (5 cigarettes every day),not alcoholic . As he is growing old, I thought to do some basic tests like some blood tests and some other tests just to be confirm that he is okay. The blood tests like glucose is 101, urea, creatinine is normal, blood count is normal (haemoglobin is little less) , esr is normal, echocardiography was done , it is normal ( i am attaching the report) and chest x ray was also done , but in chest x ray , everything else is normal but it is written in impression that " prominent bronchovascular markings in bilateral lung fields". I am also attaching the report of chest x ray. He is not ashthmatic, but he sometimes suffer from cold in winter season. Now, I just want to know that whether this prominent bronchovascular markings is due to smoking ??? If so then what to do? If there is any medicine to cure this markings, pls suggest!!
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Prominent BVM is common even in people exposed to pollutants ,but smoking also is a major issue. What u need to do is realize there r going to be some sideeffects of smoking on him so with ur routine test get PFT done..
This will just confirm and tell us to what extent lung is affected and he will for sure need some bronchodilators to make sure to help in long run..
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prevention better than cure
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reduce smoking, maybe can give some chewing gums for the process
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Its not Abnormal.
No need to worry regarding this.
But since you are asking this question on this platform....you understand that smoking does have detrimental effect on lung health
So as of now reports are normal but try and make him stop smoking so as to minimise the risk of becoming it abnormal in later years
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This may be due to smoking
Consult a pulmonologist for evaluation
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Pulmonary function testing
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Hi prominent broncho vascular markings are normal no need to worry
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consult pulmonologist for proper management
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stop smocking
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Smokers are prone to develop chronic bronchitis. Prominent bronchovascular markings may be normal or may be found in smokers.
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Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
chronic smoker may get chronic bronchitis because of which they may be symptoms of cough and SOB .. if symptoms are there then also get the PFT done to assess for the need of inhalers .. prominent BVM may be seen in bronchitis also
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PFT
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need to worry. Smoking definitely causes prominent br markings. Pl stop smoking. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
firstly share cxr film to confirm the extent of markings..its normally increased in smokers..will decide for pft accordingly
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Kakinada
That is not a significant finding.you can leave it.but if you want to confirm smoking related issues go for pft test.
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consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation
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