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What is meant by increased Bronchovascular markings?
Chronic bronchitis is associated with increased bronchovascular markings and cardiomegaly. Emphysema is associated with a small heart, hyperinflation, flat hemidiaphragms, and possible bullous changes. Typical findings are shown in the radiographs below. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What is the bronchoscopy procedure?
Bronchoscopy is a procedure to look directly at the airways in the lungs using a thin, lighted tube (bronchoscope). The bronchoscope is put in the nose or mouth. It is moved down the throat and windpipe (trachea), and into the airways.
What is prominent bronchitis?
People with bronchitis have swelling and inflammation in their bronchial tubes, the air passages that link the mouth and nose with the lungs. Symptoms of bronchitis include a cough, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. People may also have trouble clearing heavy mucus or phlegm from their airways.
Is bronchitis curable?
There is no cure for chronic bronchitis, but there are several medications to help relieve symptoms. It is also important to avoid smoking and smoky environments, as this can make your symptoms worse. Read more about treating bronchitis.
What is the best antibiotic to treat bronchiectasis?
Colomycin and gentamicin are the most commonly used nebulised antibiotics in bronchiectasis.
What is the life expectancy of someone with bronchiectasis?
Most people diagnosed with bronchiectasis have a normal life expectancy with treatment tailored to their needs. Some adults with bronchiectasis developed symptoms when they were children and live with bronchiectasis for many years. Some people, who have very severe bronchiectasis, may have a shorter life expectancy.
What does bronchovascular markings on lungs mean?
Bronchovascular Markings are caused by lung vessels, mainly veins. Respiratory passages are not visible as these contain air. Prominent means generally Infection in respiratory passages or fluid in the lungs.. Infection may be acute or chronic.
What does lung fields are expanded mean on a chest xray?
Lung fields are expanded mean the x ray is taken with deep inhalation which have caused expansion of your lung tissues. Broncho pulmonary markings are impressions on X-ray chest seen in normal person due to blood vessels in the lungs .
Can pleurisy cause increased lung markings?
Increased lung markings indicate a diffuse finding (unless specified otherwise) and would very rarely be the dominant feature of pneumonia. Pleurisy. Pleurisy is a symptom so it cannot cause increased markings.
What causes bronchi in the lungs?
Bronchi are distal ramification of our air pipe through which we inhale air into the lung,These have vessels with them,In your x ray there is mild increase of these marking probably due to increased blood flow or mild edema in these tissues.