I recently had to get a medical check-up for my new job at a bank, and the chest X-ray report mentioned something about Right Pleural Thickening. I'm really not sure what that means. Should I be worried or take any specific action? Can you shed some light on what this could imply for my health?

Right pleural thickening, as seen on your chest X-ray, indicates scarring or inflammation of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs, which can be caused by various factors, such as past pneumonia, tuberculosis, asbestos exposure, or other lung diseases, and while it's often benign, your doctor may recommend further tests, like a CT scan or pulmonary function tests, to determine the underlying cause and assess any potential impact on your lung function or overall health