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What Does The Following X-ray Result Indicate?

Hi i got my x-ray result for pre emp. I m woried about the .. slight hazy densities are noted in my both lower lungs and the rest are clear....and the impression is consider inflammatory process both lower lungs.. what does it mean? I am woried now.. please give me and advice doc. Thank you
Tue, 20 Sep 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic....

You have hazy density on lower lobe not upper lobe, so tuberculosis less likely..

Here work up needed with....
-CRP estimation
-Auscultation
-Sputum cytology examination
-Spirometry if needed
-sputum culture if needed
-liver, spleen and lymph node palpation

Your detail history and physical examination should be done...

According to cause specific treatment can be given...

Advise : Consult pulmonologist for examination and clinical correlation....
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What Does The Following X-ray Result Indicate?

Hi welcome to health care magic.... You have hazy density on lower lobe not upper lobe, so tuberculosis less likely.. Here work up needed with.... -CRP estimation -Auscultation -Sputum cytology examination -Spirometry if needed -sputum culture if needed -liver, spleen and lymph node palpation Your detail history and physical examination should be done... According to cause specific treatment can be given... Advise : Consult pulmonologist for examination and clinical correlation....