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What Causes Pleural Thickening Of Lungs?
hi there, my mum had just been diagnosed with pleural thickening of the lungs. she has a constant pain in her chest, she is to go back for a CT scan. I am just wondering what the causes and treatment are?
She has never had TB or been exposed to asbestos...
She has never had TB or been exposed to asbestos...
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
One of the causes of pleural thickening is tb but there are other causes as well. It may be a result of some old infection like pneumonia. Get a complete check up done.
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