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What Does "PTB Right Upper Lobe" Mean In Chest X-ray?

hello doc.i had a chest x-ray the result is minimal ptb right upper lobe what does it mean? what are the symptoms because i don't feel anything or something wrong with my health. but last month i was confined with a tonsillitis? i want to know is there a relation the result of my chest x ray now?
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* The x-ray results suggests Pulmonary Tuberculosis , which can be
old chronic infection of past or recent development .
* Must seek advise of physician for further management though you have
no problem at present .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .

Regards .

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What Does "PTB Right Upper Lobe" Mean In Chest X-ray?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * The x-ray results suggests Pulmonary Tuberculosis , which can be old chronic infection of past or recent development . * Must seek advise of physician for further management though you have no problem at present . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further queries . Regards .