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Latest revision as of 20:56, 29 July 2020
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]
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Overview
Generally, chest x ray is not recommended for chronic bronchitis diagnosis, but it is common to order it to rule out other causes of dyspnea and productive cough such as: pneumonia and heart failure. The common findings for chronic bronchitis includes: hyperinflation and hyperlucency of the lungs.
Chest X Ray
X-ray findings are not sensitive or specific for chronic bronchitis but it is helpful to look for diagnoses other than COPD that might cause the patient's symptoms including: pneumonia, congestive heart failure, or even lung cancer. Common radiologic findings include[1]:
- Radiolucency
- Diaphragmatic flattening due to hyperinflation
- Increased retrosternal airspace on the lateral radiograph
Note the flattened diaphragm and increased intercostal spaces due to hyperinflation.
References
- ↑ Mehta GR, Mohammed R, Sarfraz S, Khan T, Ahmed K, Villareal M, Martinez D, Iskander J, Mohammed R (2016). "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A guide for the primary care physician". Dis Mon. 62 (6): 164–87. doi:10.1016/j.disamonth.2016.03.002. PMID 27087562.