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How To Treat III -defined Reticulonodular Densities On Left Base?

i done a chest xray today and the findings are

III- defined reticulonodular densities are seen on the left base
the rest of the lungs are clear
pulmonary vessels are within normal limits
the heart is normal in size and configuration
diaphragm and bony thoarx are intact

IMPRESSION

CONSIDERED BASAL PNEUMONITIS

my question is this can i cure this? can this lead to scarring of my lungs? do i have the scar already? what medicine i can take?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this is curable.
Chest x ray picture is suggestive of pneumonia (lung infection).
And it is mostly due to bacteria.
So antibiotic drugs are needed to treat lung infection.
With proper treatment, pneumonia can be treated fully without scarring of lungs.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system.
You will need higher antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin or other.
Along with antibiotics, other supportive drugs like mucolytic, expectorant, antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs are needed for faster recovery.
Don't worry, with appropriate treatment, you will be alright.
So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How To Treat III -defined Reticulonodular Densities On Left Base?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, this is curable. Chest x ray picture is suggestive of pneumonia (lung infection). And it is mostly due to bacteria. So antibiotic drugs are needed to treat lung infection. With proper treatment, pneumonia can be treated fully without scarring of lungs. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system. You will need higher antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin or other. Along with antibiotics, other supportive drugs like mucolytic, expectorant, antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs are needed for faster recovery. Don t worry, with appropriate treatment, you will be alright. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.