- Male
- 52 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've just got my lung x-ray results back and it mentioned mild patchy consolidations in my bilateral lung fields. This definitely sounds concerning, doesn't it? I'm really curious to know what it all means. Do these findings indicate something serious? Should I be worried about this and what steps should I take next? Looking forward to your guidance.
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Tab Azithromycin 500 mg orally for 3 days ,once daily is advised to th epatient.
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
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