What could be the significance of certain lung findings such as hazy right mid-lung opacity, streaky left basilar opacities and possible trace left pleural effusion?

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I read your query and I can understand your concern.I have gone through the X-ray report you mentioned. (Attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

1. Hazy right midlung opacities - This means right middle lobe inflammation.

2. Streaky basilar opacity - query fibrotic scars, and old lesions due to previous pneumonia.

3. Pleural effusion - fluid in the pleural cavity (between pleural layers - lungs are surrounded by two layers, pleural layers. Fluid in this layer is known as pleural effusion).

May I know your symptoms? Do you have any fever or cough? Please reply with the answers to the above-asked questions so that I can guide you better. Wish you good health.

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Okay. This might be bronchitis. I have a few post-infectious bronchitis queries. Please answer the following questions:

1. Any smoking habits?

2. Since how long have you been coughing post-pneumonia?

3. Do you have any breathing difficulty?

4. Do you have any PFT (pulmonary function test) done?

5. Have you done any CT (computed tomography) thorax?

I may need answers to the above-asked questions so that I can guide you better.

I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.