What are the common imaging changes in viral pneumonia?

The imaging manifestations of different viral pneumonias are different, SARS coronavirus manifests as ground glass shadow, H5N1 manifests as intrapulmonary lamellar shadow, and neocoronavirus manifests as multiple small patchy shadows and interstitial changes. 1.SARS coronavirus: X-ray can be normal in the early stage, and within one week, there are thickening of lung texture, patchy and lamellar exudate shadow, mostly interstitial changes, typical manifestation of ground glass shadow, solid shadow of the lungs, mostly located in the peripheral bands of the middle and lower lobes. ct can also show intralobar intervals, fine bronchial dilatation, and a small amount of pleural effusion. 2. H5N1 virus: highly pathogenic human avian influenza viral pneumonia, the imaging manifestation of intrapulmonary patchy shadow, rapid progress can be seen in the case of a large area of ground-glass shadow, lung solid shadow, or even diffuse solid shadow, may appear pleural effusion. 3. New coronavirus: Early stage may show multiple small patchy shadows and interstitial changes, and the progression of the disease may show multiple ground-glass shadows and infiltration shadows in both lungs, and even progress to pulmonary solid changes. People suffering from viral pneumonia are advised to consult a hospital as soon as possible for early treatment to avoid delay.