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Exam Result Shows Suspicious Density In Lower Lobe. Suggested Spot View Of Lung. Have Cough
Hi I m 23 years old,59 kgs. I don t have any history of PTB,but when I got my Pre employment Exam Result ,this March 8, 2013 It shows Suspicious density noted in the right lower lobe, heart is not enlarged, diaphragm and sulcia are unremarkable, suggest spot view of the right lung . I m quite confused because during my medical I have cough . please help me
Sat, 3 Aug 2013
Hello,
Any haziness in the X ray may indicate infection to the lung matter or the pleura.
History of cough is more in favour of infection of the lung.
It may be Pneumonia or Pulmonary TB.
So you may need to
1. Sputum examination.
2. Sputum culture and sensitivity.
3. Antibiotic based on the sensitivity report.
4. Consult a Pulmonologist.
Any haziness in the X ray may indicate infection to the lung matter or the pleura.
History of cough is more in favour of infection of the lung.
It may be Pneumonia or Pulmonary TB.
So you may need to
1. Sputum examination.
2. Sputum culture and sensitivity.
3. Antibiotic based on the sensitivity report.
4. Consult a Pulmonologist.
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