Tracheitis chest x ray

An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of tracheitis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of tracheitis include subglottic narrowing, tracheal narrowing and irregularity of tracheal mucosal wall due to edema and exudative membranes. Pulmonary infiltrates due to bronchopneumonia are frequently seen as a complication of tracheitis. ^[1]

An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of tracheitis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of tracheitis include: ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

• tracheal narrowing; known as steeple sign
• irregularity or haziness of tracheal mucosal wall; known as candle dripping sign
• Pulmonary infiltrates suggesting bronchopneumonia
• Atelectasis
• Hyperinflation
• Pulmonary edema

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