How to treat III -defined reticulonodular densities on left base?
Patient: i done a chest xray today and the findings areIII- defined reticulonodular densities are seen on the left basethe rest of the lungs are clearpulmonary vessels are within normal limitsthe heart is normal in size and configuration diaphragm and bony thoarx are intactIMPRESSIONCONSIDERED BASAL PNEUMONITISmy question is this can i cure this? can this lead to scarring of my lungs? do i have the scar already? what medicine i can take? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, this is curable. Chest x ray picture is suggestive of pneumonia (lung infection). And it is mostly due to bacteria. So antibiotic drugs are needed to treat lung infection. With proper treatment, pneumonia can be treated fully without scarring of lungs. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system. You will need higher antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin or other. Along with antibiotics, other supportive drugs like mucolytic, expectorant, antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs are needed for faster recovery. Don't worry, with appropriate treatment, you will be alright. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.