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How To Remove Tuberculosis Scar On Lungs?

Good day! I got Pulmonary tuberculosis when i was in grade school and every time i went to xray for job or any reason the result shows some densities, my doctor says its a scar but i just want to ask is there any way to remove it or appear my lungs clear?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, you can not remove scars from lung.
Any lung insult (tuberculosis, pneumonia) heal by fibrosis and calcification.
They form Scar on healing.
And these scars are permanent.
Nothing should be done as they are harmless.
For your job purpose, you need to prove that that these scars are noninfectious and you are not suffering from active disease.
For this, you need to consult pulmonologist and get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy.
If both these are normal then you can argue with job authorities.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How To Remove Tuberculosis Scar On Lungs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, you can not remove scars from lung. Any lung insult (tuberculosis, pneumonia) heal by fibrosis and calcification. They form Scar on healing. And these scars are permanent. Nothing should be done as they are harmless. For your job purpose, you need to prove that that these scars are noninfectious and you are not suffering from active disease. For this, you need to consult pulmonologist and get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy. If both these are normal then you can argue with job authorities. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.