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Generally, chest x ray is not recommended for chronic bronchitis diagnosis, but it is common to order it to rule out other | 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== | ==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]], [[CHF|congestive heart failure]], or even [[lung cancer]]. Common radiologic findings include<ref name="pmid27087562">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mehta GR, Mohammed R, Sarfraz S, Khan T, Ahmed K, Villareal M, Martinez D, Iskander J, Mohammed R |title=Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A guide for the primary care physician |journal=Dis Mon |volume=62 |issue=6 |pages=164–87 |year=2016 |pmid=27087562 |doi=10.1016/j.disamonth.2016.03.002 |url=}}</ref>: | |||
*Radiolucency | |||
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*Diaphragmatic flattening due to hyperinflation | *Diaphragmatic flattening due to hyperinflation | ||
*Increased retrosternal airspace on the lateral radiograph | *Increased retrosternal airspace on the lateral radiograph | ||
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Note | Note the flattened diaphragm and increased intercostal spaces due to hyperinflation. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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.