Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Does Hollow Breathing Mean From This Chest X-ray Test Report?
have a hard time breathing dr, said it`s pneumonia but theres no wheezing, and I can`t even talk that`s how bad it is, but my Question is he took a xray, and said he was a little concern because he hears the lung like a hollow barrel can you please tell me what that means please
Mon, 11 Feb 2019
Hello,
Lungs being described as the hollow barrel on X-ray implies that an abnormality is present probably a chronic obstructive disorder, however, the exact pathology can be determined by further investigations like a CT scan of the chest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
Lungs being described as the hollow barrel on X-ray implies that an abnormality is present probably a chronic obstructive disorder, however, the exact pathology can be determined by further investigations like a CT scan of the chest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....