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How To Remove Ptb Scar ?
hi!im 25 yrs.old..I had a minimal ptb 2yrs ago and I completed the medications.I had my xray last year it was clear..this year, my xray result was scarring of the right upper lobe . I just want to ask if that scar will disappear or it will stay permanently and can be seen always every time I will I have an xray?
Mon, 18 Jul 2011
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Scar formed by TB in lungs will be there forever. You should not be worried about scar. Eat well, high protein diet. Avoid chance to re-activate infection due to low immunity. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink enough water. Exercise daily and keep fit.
Scar formed by TB in lungs will be there forever. You should not be worried about scar. Eat well, high protein diet. Avoid chance to re-activate infection due to low immunity. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink enough water. Exercise daily and keep fit.
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scarring is the end for ptb..do not worry..it wont cause u any problems..scarring will stay for a long time..make sure u dont get it again..take care
scarring is the end for ptb..do not worry..it wont cause u any problems..scarring will stay for a long time..make sure u dont get it again..take care
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