Ive been dealing with a really bad cough for the last three months and it's starting to worry me. I just got a chest x-ray and Im trying to understand what it means. Can you explain what "BL prominent vascular markings noted" means in simple terms? I'm really curious if this is something I should be concerned about.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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That could be bronchitis,take adequate rest and consume balanced diet,visit physician for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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