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Will Emphysema Show Up In A Chest X Ray?
Question: I have had chest x-rays for pneumonia. Would emphazema show up. When I walk fast or uphill, I feel foggy. Like I might faint if I don't stop. Could that be a sign? I can dance for a hour without too much
difficulty.
difficulty.
Brief Answer:
Emphysema can be shown in a chest X-ray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes,emphysema can be shown in a chest X-ray but mild emphysema is best detected by HRCT scan of thorax.
Emphysema is diagnosed by overinflated lung fields with paucity of blood vessels,flattening of both domes of diaphragm and tubular heart.
Your symptoms may be due to cardiopulmonary causes etc.It need proper evaluation.It is also important due to your age.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Emphysema can be shown in a chest X-ray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes,emphysema can be shown in a chest X-ray but mild emphysema is best detected by HRCT scan of thorax.
Emphysema is diagnosed by overinflated lung fields with paucity of blood vessels,flattening of both domes of diaphragm and tubular heart.
Your symptoms may be due to cardiopulmonary causes etc.It need proper evaluation.It is also important due to your age.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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