had chest xray said pa and lateral viewa were obtained changes of copd are present bilateral pulmonary fibrosis and calcifiergranulomas are presentthe trachea is in the midline the diaphragm is low and flat and lungs are hyperaerated the remaining soft tissues and bony structures are unremarkable
2006-12-07 03:17:23 · 3 answers · asked by nancy s 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
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Changes of COPD: Signs, markings, typical of COPD are present.
Signs of fibrosis are visible on both lungs. Fibrosis occurs from a variety of causes.
Granulomas, calciferous refers to calcium, are present, again part of an overal disease process taking place; e.g., and autoimmune disease.
Trachea should be midline.
Diaphragm is not normally flat. This occurs with hyperinflation or hyperaeration of the lungs and this is a result of COPD.
Unremarkable means that no abnormal signs were observed pertaining to the soft tissues and bony structures.
Your next step should be a complete pulmonary function test: Spirometry, Lung Volumes, and Diffusion (DLC0). Next a pulmonary consult with a Pulmonologist. Possibly a CT scan.
2006-12-07 03:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by OU812 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They took a chest xray from back to front and side. Changes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease show hardening of the tissues on both sides. Calcification tumors (clumps of hard substance) are in the trachea and the diaphragm has been pushed down do to the disease process. There is excess air left in the lungs after each breath (which is normal with COPD) and the remaining tissues around are not affected.
2006-12-07 11:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by nursgrad07 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Consult your doctor for medication.
2006-12-07 12:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋