My daughter is of 16 mnths i have done x-ray, Reports are as follows Mild broncho vascular prominenceIs this 1st stage of pnuemonia??Dr suggested me to get admission in hospital and they will give some doses through saline (glucose)I m totaly confused what to do please help me Thanks in advance.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Increased bronchovascular markings are seen in bronchitis or viral infection. It is not suggestive of pneumonia. It suggests inflammation. Normally, airways are black and not seen clearly on chest x-ray. They appeared black on x-ray. But due to inflammation, airway walls are edematous and blood supply in adjacent vessels is also increased. So airways and vessels become prominent on chest x-ray and hence it is known as prominent bronchovascular markings. So it is not first stage of pneumonia. It is inflamed airways. If your daughter is having severe cough, breathlessness, wheezing, fever, chest pain etc. than admission is needed. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.