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Lung infection query

2019-06-21 06:59:06
My chest xray showed a patch on left upper lung, also when i did hrct it showed a nodule of 10mm. But i took treatment of antibiotics for 5 days and again i did x ray of the chest there was difference in the size of patch, it appeared smaller than previous and even blood report of cbc and esr was normal. Should i use more antibiotics course and do the hrct again?
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Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

Answered2019-06-22 02:20:36

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please have a detailed discussion with your doctor. HRCT is not advised if the shadow is seen on CXR. Regarding antibiotic please approach your doctor

Answered2019-06-21 07:03:28

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Hi Accurate size measurement can be done with CT scan only. But it's too early to decide now

Answered2019-06-21 07:02:45

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