Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-8 | Issue-09 | 470-478
Original Research Article
Prevalence of Chest Diseases on X-Ray Pa View in Mirpur (AJK)
Nadia Bushra, Rehan Afsar, Nosheen Arshad, Dr. Abid Ali
Published : Sept. 30, 2022
Abstract
Background: Basis of recurring chest radiography and admission to sanatorium started at some stage in World War 2, for the prognosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in asymptomatic sufferers/soldiers of battle. Meanwhile the declining incidence of Tuberculosis and discovery of recent screening exams result in decrease in chest radiographs screening method. Chest radiographs account for majority of clinical expenditures international. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of chest radiographs PA view in general population of Mirpur Azad Kashmir. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was performed in District Mirpur. The data has been collected from patients at radiology department of DHQ Hospital Mirpur. The study duration was three months after the approval of supervisors. Total 180 patients participated in this study. This included males and females. Convenient sampling technique was used for the collection of data during October 2021-December 2021. Conclusion: In our study mostly patients came with symptoms if cough and according to radiographic findings must patient have cardiomegaly. It is concluded that all patients with the symptoms of SOB ,cough and fever must not have chest infection there could be another cause of these symptoms .Most patients were with cardiomegaly so prevalence if cardiomegaly is higher than chest infections like TB and other infections.