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Case
Summary
Diagnosis: Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis
Clinical hints:
Acute asthma is a clinical diagnosis. When the patient is
x-rayed, the study is often normal, or shows only
hyperinflation and/or bronchial wall thickening.
Radiological Pearls:
- x-ray commonly normal
- hyperinflation and
- bronchial wall thickening usual
- atelectasis and pneumothorax may be seen
Films were kindly provided by Dr. W. J. Weiser.
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