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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.

Overview

The chest X-Ray findings for Pertussis can reveal abnormalities in the lungs as a response to the disease, including pulmonary fluid and collapse, as well as lymphadenopathy.

Key Chest X-Ray Findings in Pertussis

  • Chest Radiography for patients with Pertussis can reveal perihilar infiltrates or edema with variable degrees of atelectasis; sourced from fluid buildup and lung trauma due to the violent, paroxysmal cough spasms.[1]
  • Radiographic abnormalities can be commonly found in Pertussis patients, including the following:[2]
  • Abnormal chest X-Ray findings are more common in patients older than 1 years old.[2]
  • Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, or air in the soft tissues may be revealed by chest X-Ray due to Pertussis.[2]

References

  1. "Pertussis Workup: Approach Considerations, Blood Work, Cultures".
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bellamy EA, Johnston ID, Wilson AG (1987). "The chest radiograph in whooping cough". Clin Radiol. 38 (1): 39–43. PMID 3816065.

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