- Male
- 43 Years
- 22/01/2025
Can you help me understand what's going on with my lungs? My report mentioned that the bronchovascular field is prominent in the bilateral lung fields, and there are some small calcific foci in the right lung field. I've also noticed a little sputum forming and coming out. Should I be worried about these findings?
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Patient is advised tab augmentin 625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days . Also sputum for AFB and microscopy and chest xray pa view is advised to the patient before taking antibiotics.
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Prominent Bronchovascular Markings:
- This can indicate increased blood flow or inflammation. Common in infections or chronic conditions like bronchitis.
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Calcific Foci:
- Small calcifications are often benign, possibly from past infections or inflammation.
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Sputum Production:
- May suggest an active infection or inflammation. Monitor for changes in color or volume.
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Recommendation:
- Consult a healthcare provider for a detailed evaluation and correlation with symptoms. Further tests may be needed to rule out significant conditions.
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