Hello Doctor,My Son is 3 Yrs old. His chest X ray examination shows \"Prominent Bronchovascular markings are seen in both lungfields.\" He is having the cough problem since last 15 days. Please suggest what is the clinical significance of X Ray reading. Thanking You
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about this x-ray report. Prominent bronchovascular markings (BVM) are commonly seen due to viral infection, bronchitis etc. Normally bronchus appear black on chest x-ray. So it can not be seen. But in case of viral infection and bronchitis (inflammation), wall of bronchus becomes edematous and visible on chest x-ray. Along with bronchus, blood vessels also engorged and visible on x-ray. So together they are known as prominent bronchovascular markings. In child Chat Doctor.  So consult pediatrician and start appropriate treatment. He needs anti histamine, anti-inflammatory