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How To Get Rid Of Lung Scar Due To PTB?
Hi, I had 6month- treatment of ptb 9 years ago. there was a scar seen on my x-ray. Pulmonologists said i am asymptomatic and not infectious. And doctors said no treatment was necessary. I would like to know if there is a possiblity to remove the scar from the lung? Thank you.
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
Hello
This scar or caseation mark is a prominent feature of "OLD HEALED LESIONS " of pulmonary tuberculosis ( lungs ) .
This is a scientific proof that the patient was an old tubercular patient .
In my opinion this will remain forever in your lungs .
There is no any medicine that can remove this scar .
However this scar can be removed by surgery ( only for cosmetic reason) but that is dangerous for life.
Hope you will understand this thing.
This scar or caseation mark is a prominent feature of "OLD HEALED LESIONS " of pulmonary tuberculosis ( lungs ) .
This is a scientific proof that the patient was an old tubercular patient .
In my opinion this will remain forever in your lungs .
There is no any medicine that can remove this scar .
However this scar can be removed by surgery ( only for cosmetic reason) but that is dangerous for life.
Hope you will understand this thing.
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