What does pulmonary cord streaks mean?

Many people are very concerned about their physical condition, so they will have regular physical examinations. However, during the physical examination, some people will have pulmonary cord stripes. In this case, only by combining with clinical examination can the cause be found. If the edge of the pulmonary cord stripes is very clear and the density is very uniform, then it may be an old lesion. So what does pulmonary cord stripes mean?

First, what does pulmonary cord shadow mean? Lung shadow usually refers to the discovery of high-density areas in the lung parenchyma during fluoroscopy, the most common of which are tuberculosis, infection, and tumor. Anti-inflammatory treatment should be actively carried out and the patient should be observed. Avoid spicy and greasy food

, eat more fruits that are high in water: oranges, watermelons, peaches, etc.

Second, in imaging examinations, cords or cord-like shadows are used to describe the fibrous tissue scars left after the lung lesions have healed. Like physical scars, cords are a stable condition and do not require treatment. Generally, regular review and comparison are required. So keep the current information for easy comparison. In very rare cases, scars may turn into cancer, so re-examination is necessary.

Third, what do the pulmonary cord striations mean? Inflammation of the left lower lobe and streaky shadows in both upper lobes of the lungs indicate lung infection in your case. It is necessary to use drugs that are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, expectorant and antitussive, and improve respiratory tract patency to control the infection. Recheck after one week of treatment. You must quit smoking on a regular basis and you can take Chinese medicine to regulate your body.

What do pulmonary cord streaks mean? This type of lesion indicates the presence of localized fibrous foci in the lungs, which is caused by the replacement of previous lesions by fibrous tissue during the repair process. The causes of this disease may be previous lung inflammation, tuberculosis, contusion, etc., and have nothing to do with anger. However, we do not need to worry about this type of fibrous lesion, because it is a very stable lesion, which is the result of lesion repair and healing and will not affect your health. You can think of it as a small scar left in your lungs after the original lesion heals!