- Female
- 35 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've just had a chest x-ray and it mentioned a few fibrotic strands in my left upper zone. Should I be worried about this? Does it suggest any serious illness? What kind of treatment might I need and how long could it take to get better?
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Probable dignosis is pulmonary fibrosis.Patient is advised tablet levofloxacin 500mg once daily ,orally,for 5 days, oxygen supplementation if saturation is low pulmonary rehabilitation and lung transplant
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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View allI'm a bit worried. I recently had a plain CT scan of my chest at Apollo Hospital in Chennai and it came back with some concerns. When I went for a medical check-up for Kuwait, the doctor said I was unfit because of something they found on my chest X-ray. They mentioned something about an abnormal chest and blunting in the right chest CP angle, and there's this white scar on the downside of my chest. I was told there's no medicine for it. What should I do to resolve this issue?
The discrepancy between the Apollo Hospital CT scan and the Kuwait medical checkup chest X-ray results suggests a possible error or misinterpretation; the "blunting of right costophrenic angle" and "white scar" may indicate a benign, old, healed lesion or scarring, and since the doctor said no medicine is required, you may want to consider a second opinion or a repeat CT scan to confirm the findings and clarify your fitness for work in Kuwait.
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I've been noticing something strange when I have a big laugh. After a good couple of laughs, I start feeling uncomfortable with my breathing and hear this wheezing sound. It only happens when I'm really laughing hard. What could be causing this? Should I be concerned?
you might having asthma , kindly proceed for treatment
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I've just been diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma and my doctor prescribed the Foracort 200 brown inhaler. I've been using it for 5 days now, but I haven't really noticed any improvement. How long does it typically take to work? Is there anything else I should be doing, or is it normal to wait a bit longer to see results? Would love some guidance on this.
It can take a few days to a couple of weeks to notice significant improvement with inhalers like Foracort 200, as they help reduce inflammation in the airways. If you're not feeling better soon, it's a good idea to follow up with your doctor for further evaluation.
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