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Bronchitis
My friend 22yr old was diagnosed with bronchitis 4 years ago. (6 months treatment) She recently got her X-ray done for Visa purposes. The X ray showed past infection. How long does the X ray show past bronchitis infection?
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Tuberculosis induced radiological changes remain longer years usually lifetime,need to know clear history which medication she took for six months in the past etc
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Take online consultation with pulmonologist for detailed information
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I think you are confused with TB and bronchitis. That old healed lesions will be there for life time..Better evaluation take a appointment with Pulmonologist
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Exact history is needed.6 months course, will normally will be taken,in TB.may be healing patches,due to fibrosis.pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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12 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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