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Differential Diagnosis of Community acquired pneumonia depending on Chest radiograph

The following are the differentials of pneumonia depending on chest radiograph

Abnormal chest radiograph

  • Congestive heart failure accompanied by viral infection
  • Aspiration pneumonitis
  • Pulmonary infarction
  • Acute exacerbation of pulmonary fibrosis
  • Acute exacaerbation of bronchiectasis
  • Acute eosinophilic pneumonia
  • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
  • Pulmonary vasculitis
  • Cocaine-induced lung injury

Normal chest radiograph

  • Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Influenza
  • Acute bronchitis
  • Pertussis
  • Asthma with viral syndrome

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