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An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of [[tracheitis]]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of [[tracheitis]] include<ref name="pmid19654977">{{cite journal |vauthors=Al-Mutairi B, Kirk V |title=Bacterial tracheitis in children: Approach to diagnosis and treatment |journal=Paediatr Child Health |volume=9 |issue=1 |pages=25–30 |date=January 2004 |pmid=19654977 |pmc=2719512 |doi=10.1093/pch/9.1.25 |url=}}</ref> | An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of [[tracheitis]]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of [[tracheitis]] include: <ref name="pmid19654977">{{cite journal |vauthors=Al-Mutairi B, Kirk V |title=Bacterial tracheitis in children: Approach to diagnosis and treatment |journal=Paediatr Child Health |volume=9 |issue=1 |pages=25–30 |date=January 2004 |pmid=19654977 |pmc=2719512 |doi=10.1093/pch/9.1.25 |url=}}</ref> | ||
*[[Trachea|tracheal]] narrowing; known as [[steeple sign]] | *[[Trachea|tracheal]] narrowing; known as [[steeple sign]] | ||
*irregularity of [[Trachea|tracheal]] [[Mucosa|mucosal]] wall; known as [[candle dripping sign]] | *irregularity of [[Trachea|tracheal]] [[Mucosa|mucosal]] wall; known as [[candle dripping sign]] | ||
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Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of tracheitis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of tracheitis include subglottic narrowing, tracheal narrowing and irregularity of tracheal mucosal wall due to edema and exudative membranes. Pulmonary infiltrates due to bronchopneumonia are frequently seen as a complication of tracheitis.
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An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of tracheitis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of tracheitis include: [1]
- tracheal narrowing; known as steeple sign
- irregularity of tracheal mucosal wall; known as candle dripping sign
- Pulmonary infiltrates suggesting bronchopneumonia
References
- ↑ Al-Mutairi B, Kirk V (January 2004). "Bacterial tracheitis in children: Approach to diagnosis and treatment". Paediatr Child Health. 9 (1): 25–30. doi:10.1093/pch/9.1.25. PMC 2719512. PMID 19654977.