Quick Answer. The term peacock is sometimes used to refer to both males and females. Strictly speaking, peacock refers to the male, and it does not lay eggs. The female or peahen lays three to five eggs at a time. Continue Reading.
The x-ray may show thickening of the bronchial wall with acute bronchitis, but not the phlegm. With asthma the x-ray doesn't show phlegm either, usually it appears normal, but it can show hyperinflation. With pneumonia, the alveoli, commonly called air sacs, are filled with phlegm and you can see it. Continue discussion. This discussion is closed.
Hyperinflation can be a sign of sub-optimally controlled asthma or an early sign of emphysema. It can also sometimes reflect an over-reading of the x-ray. It thus may or may not be a sign of emphysema. At your age, emphysema is unlikely, but possible. An x-ray is a crude, insensitive way to diagnose emphysema.