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How Can The Scar On The Lungs Disappear Totally?
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i just want to ask about lung fibrosis. i was diagnosed to have TB in my left upper lung and i was treating anti tb drugs for 2 months now and i have regularly consulting my pulmonologist.my problem is on how the scar on my lungs will be totally disappear? is there any remedy for it?thanks
i just want to ask about lung fibrosis. i was diagnosed to have TB in my left upper lung and i was treating anti tb drugs for 2 months now and i have regularly consulting my pulmonologist.my problem is on how the scar on my lungs will be totally disappear? is there any remedy for it?thanks
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
The infection once cleared may show no densities or infiltrates however if there is a scar or fibrosis due to TB, it may not clear completely.
The fibrosis may not cause any harm to you in the future once you have finished complete treatment and cured.
The fibrosis may not cause any harm to you in the future once you have finished complete treatment and cured.
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