What Causes Bi Basilar Opacity In Lung?

Posted on Sun, 1 Jun 2014

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Question : I had a lung x-ray and bi basilar opacities were found. This was after a persistent cough for about 8 weeks. could this be lung cancer?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Bi basilar opacity in lung can be due to:
1. Pulmonary Tuberculosis
2. Lung infection like Bacterial Pneumonia, lung abscess, Fungal Pneumonia
3. Atelectasis
4. Interstitial Lung Disease
5. Lung Cancer - is a possibility.

I need a few details to help you better:
1. What problems are you actually facing and since when?
2. Cough is dry or associated with sputum?
3. Any blood in cough?
4. Any breathlessness?
5. Any fever?
6. Any weight loss?
7. Are you a smoker?
8. Any history of diabetes?
9. Attach the photograph or scanned Xray film.
10. Attach any blood reports if you have got done.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me and answer these questions preferably in point wise manner.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar