HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Calcified Granuloma On Right Upper Lung

I have a calcified granuloma on the right upper lung. This problem keeps me from grabbing good opportunity to work outside Philippines. My present work shows I have a clear lungs and no calcification has been identified. Also we have annual physical exam and found to be normal chest findings. Please help how to heal and what I am going to do. It is possible to submit my old films for a comparative study for me to be able to become fit.
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on HCM.
Calcified lesion on chest x ray is most commonly seen in old healed infection. Most commonly TB. So it will remain same throughout the life.
What you need to prove is that , this lesion is inactive and you are not infectious. Only after this you will get work permit.
For all these you need to get done CT THORAX and Bronchoscopy with BAL (BronchAlveolar Lavage) analysis for AFB.
CT gives much more clear idea about lung lesion than chest x ray.
So consult pulmonoogist and get done CT and scopy. If both are negative for TB than you can prove that theis lesion is inactive and you are not infectious.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Calcified Granuloma On Right Upper Lung

Thanks for your question on HCM. Calcified lesion on chest x ray is most commonly seen in old healed infection. Most commonly TB. So it will remain same throughout the life. What you need to prove is that , this lesion is inactive and you are not infectious. Only after this you will get work permit. For all these you need to get done CT THORAX and Bronchoscopy with BAL (BronchAlveolar Lavage) analysis for AFB. CT gives much more clear idea about lung lesion than chest x ray. So consult pulmonoogist and get done CT and scopy. If both are negative for TB than you can prove that theis lesion is inactive and you are not infectious.