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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Residual Fibrosis And Pleural Thickening In The Lungs
My friend just had his chest xray result and it revealed residual fibrosis at both upper lobes of the lungs and it also shows pleural thickening and or effusion. He had a history of ptb minimal 5 years ago and had completed treatment although he tested negative from sputum afb.. It left a scar on his lungs but now he s worried about this pleural thickening and or effusion.. He opted to have cxr as he s been experiencing dull and pleuritic pain on his left chest. Seeking for advise as to what this could be and what to do next.. Thanks
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Hello,
Pleural thinking and effusion can be because of some other etiology, consult a physician personally for proper physical and diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
Pleural thinking and effusion can be because of some other etiology, consult a physician personally for proper physical and diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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