| Analyzing X-rays for different categories of cough patients, such as smokers' cough and bronchospastic cough, typically involves identifying specific patterns and abnormalities associated with each condition:1 |
| Smokers' Cough (Chronic Bronchitis):2 |
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- X-rays may show signs of hyperinflation (increased lung volume) due to air trapping.
- Thickening of bronchial walls (bronchial wall thickening) may be evident.
- Presence of bronchial markings or linear opacities in the lung fields.
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Figure 1: x-ray image
of chronic bronchitis3 |
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| Bronchospastic Cough (Asthma):4 |
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- X-rays may appear normal in mild cases, especially between asthma attacks.
- During an acute attack or exacerbation, X-rays might show hyperinflation and signs of air trapping.
- Increased bronchovascular markings may be visible during exacerbations, indicating inflammation.
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Figure 2: X-ray image
of Asthma5 |
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| Infectious Cough (Pneumonia):6 |
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- X-rays may reveal consolidation (dense material) in the lungs, often appearing as fluffy opacities or infiltrates.
- Air bronchograms (air-filled bronchi outlined by fluid-filled alveoli) may be present.
- Pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity) may also be seen.
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Figure 3: X-ray image
of pneumonia7 |
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| Postnasal Drip Cough:8 |
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- X-rays are typically normal unless complications like sinusitis or chronic postnasal drip lead to secondary issues like sinus opacification.
- Sinus opacities or fluid levels may be visible in cases of chronic sinusitis.
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Figure 4: X-ray image
of Postnasal Drip9 |
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| 1. Celli, B. R., & Wedzicha, J. A. (2019). Update on Clinical Aspects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. New England Journal of Medicine, 381(13), 1257-1266. |
| 2. Lynch, D. A., & Austin, J. H. (2006). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Radiologic Clinics of North America, 44(4), 629-648. |
| 3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Available at:https://radiopaedia.org/articles/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-1#:~:text=Findings%20of%20chronic% 20bronchitis%20on,heart%2C%20and%20possible%20bullous%20changes. Accessed on 16th July 2024. |
| 4. Weinberger, S. E., & Cockrill, B. A. (2005). Asthma. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. |
| 5. Asthma. Available at: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/asthma-1. Accessed on 16th July 2024. |
| 6. Mandell, L. A., et al. Infectious Diseases Society of America/American Thoracic Society consensus guidelines on the management of community-acqui#005593 pneumonia in adults. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 44(Supplement_2), S27-S72.(2007) |
| 7. Chest X-ray showing pneumonia. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pneumonia/multimedia/chest-x-ray-showing-pneumonia/img-20005827. Accessed on 16th July 2024. |
| 8. Kaliner, M. A., Osguthorpe, J. D., & Fireman, P. (1997). Sinusitis: bench to bedside. American Journal of Rhinology, 11(2), 81-92. |
| 9. Postnasal Drip.Available at: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/chronic-cough-why-won-t-my-cough-go-away. Accessed on 16th July 2024. |
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