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What Does Interstitial Markings In A Chest X-ray Mean?
My chest x-ray showed interstitial markings. Since I did not have a prior x-ray to compare it to, the Doctor said it could be acute or chronic and probably had been there awhile. I have worked in a field with aerosol cleaning supplies for a long time. I have a pulmonologist for Asthma. What does this mean and should I be doing anything else besides a repeat chest-x-ray in one year?
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you should get done HRCT (High Resolution CT) thorax.
It is the investigation of choice for interstitial pattern on chest x ray.
You are having two positive history.
1. Pulmonary symptoms like of asthma.
2. Prolonged Occupational exposure to aerosol.
Both of these can cause pulmonary damage.
So your interstitial marking on chest x ray can be interstitial lung disease. But HRCT is must for the diagnosis.
In my opinion you should get done HRCT (High Resolution CT) thorax.
It is the investigation of choice for interstitial pattern on chest x ray.
You are having two positive history.
1. Pulmonary symptoms like of asthma.
2. Prolonged Occupational exposure to aerosol.
Both of these can cause pulmonary damage.
So your interstitial marking on chest x ray can be interstitial lung disease. But HRCT is must for the diagnosis.
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