cesarortiz1911

Medical Student

Recurrent bronchitis on 45yo male

A 45-year-old male presented with dyspnea, translucent expectoration and recurrent pulmonary disease. History of almost 5 subsequent bronchitis. Hx of arterial hypertension. What are his clinical findings?, what will be your treatment plan?

My findings are: pb mediastinal mass, calcification of the aortic notch, cardiomegaly (LV hypertrophy), cephalization of vascular components, air bronchogram predominantly in left hemithorax, bilateral perihilar pb lymphadenitis. Dx of Pb Infectious bronchitis, My treatment would be: abx prophylactics, systemic corticosteroids and expectorants, then send a sputum culture.

Similar cases

Elderly patient with known AF on oral anticoagulant, presents with tachypnea, hypoxia PaO2: 7.98, expectorating clear phlegm, describe your findings and outline a plan of treatment.](https://app.figure1.com/case-detail/1eb0eadf-14c6-4843-b5c1-25f8b19e7847)

A 34 years old patient with a history suggesting bronchitis. Incidental finding of a situs inversus is seen in a CXR.](https://app.figure1.com/case-detail/20164292-a67b-4bd8-afc0-7b6a1343a422)

75 years-old female came to the ER with fever and hipertensive crisis... My pb Dx: Infectious Pneumonia](https://app.figure1.com/case-detail/24c4b592-242f-42d4-89b6-7f8f3bad305c)

What is this very classic sign ? The patient presented with Progressive cough...](https://app.figure1.com/case-detail/2802448d-b6a2-400b-b518-a280f908a569)