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What Does The Trace On The Lungs Mean?
Hi, can i ask question,i had a previous xray february 11 2013 results would be all the rest part of my lungs are cleared..due to my application abroad i need to undergo again chest xray on my medical..but on my xray result i had trace on my lungs says that “ persistent right apical lung fibrosis and nodolucalcific with tb residuals apicopleural thickening“...my sputum tested as negative..is there anyone can helped me?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hello
Your X-ray findings are due to sequel of old tubercular infection.
Findings are healed one and doesn't require any treatment unless it compromises pulmonary functions.
Infection naturally heals by fibrosis and calcifications.
Apicopleural thickening is also related to old infection.
It is good that sputum test is negative,it also indicate possibility of absence of active infection.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Your X-ray findings are due to sequel of old tubercular infection.
Findings are healed one and doesn't require any treatment unless it compromises pulmonary functions.
Infection naturally heals by fibrosis and calcifications.
Apicopleural thickening is also related to old infection.
It is good that sputum test is negative,it also indicate possibility of absence of active infection.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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