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What do hazy opacities on a chest X-ray indicate?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I did a chest X-ray scan; the result is below.

  1. CXR PA and LEFT Lateral Decubitus.
  2. Ill-defined, hazy opacities are seen in the left pericardiac region.
  3. Blunting of the left costophrenic angle above the horizontal without layering of free fluid in the dependent portion of the hemithorax on the left lateral decubitus view.
  4. The heart is not enlarged.
  5. Rightward curvature of the spine was noted. The rest of the chest structures are unremarkable.
  6. I also did a Genexpert TB test, and it was negative.

What medication can I start with for the treatment?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Regarding your symptoms, I propose you have developed pneumonia.

Please take the following:

  1. Tablet Diclofenac 100 mg PO twice a day.
  2. Tablet Metronidazole 400 mg PO three times a day.
  3. Capsule Co-Amoxiclav 625 mg PO twice a day.
  4. Tablet Ketoconazole 200 mg PO daily.
  5. Tablet Acyclovir 800 mg PO daily.

If your symptoms persist, schedule another appointment for follow-up.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At January 20, 2024
Reviewed AtJanuary 20, 2024

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