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Ptb, Fibroid type

2018-04-13 08:04:31
I took an x-ray and I was advised to do an ALV. The ALV finding is discrete and linear infiltrates are noted in the left upper lobe. Right upper lobe is clear. Suggestive of a chronic inflammatory lung disease compatible with ptb, fibroid type. What does this mean?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Active infection needs to be ruled by doing sputum test. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

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