Fibrotic Changes In Lungs- 68 Questions Answered

Hello, my mom has lower fibrotic changes in the left lung. She is suffering from cold, cough, and shortness of breathing during the night. HRCT is normal as it reveals fibrotic changes. The chest x-ray is normal. However, she has had a higher antibiotic medicine. But she has not gained any improvement. she is in Ahmedabad. Can you help me?

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Dr. Abaranam Pulmonologist | Chennai

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Hi If she has fibrotic changes, it means that part of lung is suffering for ventilation. Do lung function test and follow up. Stop Antibiotics after the course. Don continue for long time. That will r ... Read More

I have a few fibrotic lesion with fine calcification in bilateral lung fields what are the causes of this problem and how it can be treated is this a serious problem

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concerns. it depends on your symptoms currently. Generally it is due to old tuberculosis. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. if you are from bangalore you can consult me at my ... Read More

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Fibrotic areas are noted in Right lower lobe Lung .Because of which my Dubai medical is unfit .My concern is if I do the treatment for it will it go way in another CT scan after medicine.

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Dr. Shashi Dangwal Pulmonologist | Delhi

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My husband has been suffering from dry cough for two months... In ct HRCT THORAX REPOTS There is small fibrotic band seen in left lower lung lobe... Is it a serious problem? Kindly guide me I have also attached report and prescription of doctor

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

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Nothing serious. Small fibrotic brand present.Not active disease. Pl do pranayama and Lung exercise with respirometer. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

My husband has been suffering from dry cough for two months... In ct HRCT THORAX REPOTS There is small fibrotic band seen in left lower lung lobe... Is it a serious problem? Kindly guide me I have also attached report and prescription of doctor

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

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Nothing serious. Pl do pranayama, and Lung exercises with Respirometer. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

I am a Covid survivor with 90% lung involvement corad 22/25 diagnosed with post Covid lung fibrosis and Covid Pneumonia in 2021. I was under Home Oxygen Concentrator therapy for 3 months under medication with Nintedanib for lung fibrosis and recovered well in 2021 itself. Recently around 3 weeks ago I was suffering from fever and breathlessness for

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Dr. Chakradhar Dasari Pulmonologist | Varanasi

Need routine blood tests and sputum culture,Once you ruled out infection better undergo PFT(DLCO etc…if you are not able to do spirometry ) than based on that your doctor will decide on medication ... Read More

I had done a chest CT scan and it shows fibrotic scars in left upper lobe of lung- post inflammatory sequel changes so is it something serious or it's normal?

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Dr. P M Anbumaran Pulmonologist | Chennai

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Fibrotic scar is due to post infection ,healed lesions,it's normal ... Read More

After three months of tb treatment fibrotic lesson seen upper lobe of lung in xray report what does that mean ?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 181 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

It means that there was some problem with your lungs which has healed now. ... Read More

I got fibrotic bands while covid. Can I take truebasics lungs detoxify with pulmocare powder will it be ok. Or truebasics lungs toxify has side effects.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 269 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

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I think they may not work.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Should I take truebasics lungs detox. Does it have any side effects. I have fibrotic bands after covid last month. So can this help me.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 354 Views v

Dr. Amit Kumar Pulmonologist | Delhi

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I think u should add ginger, amla, grapes etc directly to ur diet and go to hill station for vacation U don’t need to take this lung detox U r asking on wrong place ... Read More

I had stomach upset all of sudden staying alone no took online consulting.dr gave O2 took same 29.10.25 evening next day morning. Next day morning 6 vomit went to MD since ibs patient he stop O2 started rifaximin and wbc 22800 .so did USG 31.10.25 evening ...went to MD again on 01.11.25 he stop rifaximin based on earlier culture of July which also

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concerns . Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same. ... Read More

My CT scan report says Thin fibrotic Strans in basal segments of lungs. Final finding says small airway disease, what does that mean?

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Dr. Sivaraj Karri Pulmonologist | Kakinada

Its normal If there is breathlessness get a pft done ... Read More

Covid in 2021 CTscan did in 2022 shows bronchiectasis with fibrotic bands on the left lower lobe.no smoking history no symptoms till now.is it serious???m worried.plis help.

Asked for Female, 39 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Ankur Gupta General Physician | Chandigarh

Get a latest Chest HRCT Chest done as Baseline. Then book the consultation. ... Read More

Hi.doc....my mom is 59yrs old ....she has cramp type pain in right upper stomach... doctor recommended for xray & we had done... conclusion came in xray is - few fibrotic bands seen in bilateral lower zone of lungs. What is this means & how we can treat? Please find the attachment Please help Thank you

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Is 300mg twice daily safe for fibrotic bands after covid. My doctor recommended me but i am Little confused.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 244 Views v

Dr. V Harish Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Please consult a pulmonologist for detailed evaluation and better understanding ... Read More

I've tuberculosis & also I've developed fibrotic band opacities is this same as lung fibrosis does it progress? I am really really worried please any doc give me the answer

Asked for Male, 23 Years 707 Views v

Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun Pulmonologist | Jaipur

This is natural healing process in PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS. ... Read More

Hi doctor, It has been 10 months since I diagnosed with covid 19. My lungs were 40% affected and I was hospitalized for 5 days. But my sp02 never went down. So, I did ct scan after 2 month ( in may) month and it was showing mild fibrotic bands Does it mean that I got fibrosis? Will I still have fibrosis chances after 10 month?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 253 Views v

Dr. Rahul Reddy Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

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Hi it s ok Come online video consultation ... Read More

There is a mild increase in fibrotic opacities in the right lower zone since my previous X-ray is this a matter of concern as I'm not not having any medicine for the fibrosis (Had it for 2 weeks earlier).Thank you for your valuable feedbacks

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Dr. P M Anbumaran Pulmonologist | Chennai

Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management ... Read More

What does " small peripheral fibrotic in the right middle lone" ? Mean in lungs CT scan ?? Rest all normal

Asked for Female, 22 Years 295 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to go through your reports in detail. To suggest you further management plan and treatment prescriptio ... Read More

Hi myself Nikesh Khulbe, from last Thursday I'm feeling shortness of breathe. Yesterday i tested Covid test and HR CT scan of my lungs. The Covid report is negative but in CT scan there is fibrotic streak in left lower lobe. Please suggest me good consultant. I need lungs specialist.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 229 Views v

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Sharma General Physician | Lucknow

Dr.Randeep Guleria. Currently He is AIIMS director. Till now my knowledge ,he is the best. ... Read More

I need to get my lungs checked. Been smoking from many years. Need advice. Which tests should I take?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 371 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ... Read More

Does Doing HRCT stimulates and spreads the existing fibrotic opacities?qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq

Asked for Male, 27 Years 269 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ... Read More

HRCT report shows small fibrotic opacity in right middle lobe. What does it mean? Is it serious issue?? I do not have any health issues now.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 4186 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ... Read More

The CT scan of chest of my mother says Alveolo fibrotic opacity in left upper lobe and superior segment of right lower lobe.It also says no pleural effusion/thickening is seen.what do the results mean?Are the results a sign of danger?

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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Pune

Need more information Please consult me online ... Read More

Recently my mom felt some pain in chest.She was then taken to doctor.There the doctor told to do a CT scan of thorax.The report says Alveolo fibrotic opacity in left upper lobe and superior segment of right lower lobe.Also says no pleural effusion/thickening is seen. Please tell what does it mean? I am very worried.

Asked for Female, 51 Years 442 Views v

Dr. Abaranam Pulmonologist | Chennai

Hi She needs some more testing to rule out infections ... Read More

Recently my mom felt some pain in chest.She was then taken to doctor.There the doctor told to do a CT scan of thorax.The report says Alveolo fibrotic opacity in left upper lobe and superior segment of right lower lobe.Also says no pleural effusion/thickening is seen. Please tell what does it mean? I am very worried.

Asked for Female, 51 Years 357 Views v

Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar Pulmonologist | Kolkata

Cts description needs exclusion of active TB by sputum positivity if corroborated by sputum cbnate test ... Read More

For lungs problem whom should I contact , my mother has lungs infection she is phacinng breathing problems

Asked for Male, 51 Years 451 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern s. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ... Read More

Lung base fibrotic ipacities of right lower lung zone, so Dr. Opinion for bronchoscopebreport to evaluate for surgical opinion

Asked for Male, 32 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Kiran Naik Internal Medicine | Navi Mumbai

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Take second opinion if in doubt. I don't think you should panic. ... Read More

I have problem in my lungs can't identify if theirs is a tB or other problem about lungs

Asked for Male, 19 Years 337 Views v

Dr. Avdhesh Gupta General Physician | Jaipur

any cough more then two weeks and abundant thick cough like curd may be sign other wise get tested sputum xray chest cbc esr etc for diagnosis you can go to tb clinic all free treatment available ... Read More

I applied for GAMCA medical test and doctor mentioned that I have minimal fibrotic scarring. Can anyone advise me what to do? I never had any symptoms and past history.

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician | Bangalore

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Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that causes your lung tissue to become thickened and scarred. This makes it more difficult for air to pass between the walls of the lungs and into the body. Once the ... Read More

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I have a few fibrotic lesion with fine calcification in bilateral lung fields what are the causes of this problem and how it can be treated is this a serious problem

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Fibrotic areas are noted in Right lower lobe Lung .Because of which my Dubai medical is unfit .My concern is if I do the treatment for it will it go way in another CT scan after medicine.

My husband has been suffering from dry cough for two months... In ct HRCT THORAX REPOTS There is small fibrotic band seen in left lower lung lobe... Is it a serious problem? Kindly guide me I have also attached report and prescription of doctor

My husband has been suffering from dry cough for two months... In ct HRCT THORAX REPOTS There is small fibrotic band seen in left lower lung lobe... Is it a serious problem? Kindly guide me I have also attached report and prescription of doctor

I had done a chest CT scan and it shows fibrotic scars in left upper lobe of lung- post inflammatory sequel changes so is it something serious or it's normal?

After three months of tb treatment fibrotic lesson seen upper lobe of lung in xray report what does that mean ?

I got fibrotic bands while covid. Can I take truebasics lungs detoxify with pulmocare powder will it be ok. Or truebasics lungs toxify has side effects.

Should I take truebasics lungs detox. Does it have any side effects. I have fibrotic bands after covid last month. So can this help me.

My CT scan report says Thin fibrotic Strans in basal segments of lungs. Final finding says small airway disease, what does that mean?

Covid in 2021 CTscan did in 2022 shows bronchiectasis with fibrotic bands on the left lower lobe.no smoking history no symptoms till now.is it serious???m worried.plis help.

Is 300mg twice daily safe for fibrotic bands after covid. My doctor recommended me but i am Little confused.

I've tuberculosis & also I've developed fibrotic band opacities is this same as lung fibrosis does it progress? I am really really worried please any doc give me the answer

There is a mild increase in fibrotic opacities in the right lower zone since my previous X-ray is this a matter of concern as I'm not not having any medicine for the fibrosis (Had it for 2 weeks earlier).Thank you for your valuable feedbacks

What does " small peripheral fibrotic in the right middle lone" ? Mean in lungs CT scan ?? Rest all normal

Hi myself Nikesh Khulbe, from last Thursday I'm feeling shortness of breathe. Yesterday i tested Covid test and HR CT scan of my lungs. The Covid report is negative but in CT scan there is fibrotic streak in left lower lobe. Please suggest me good consultant. I need lungs specialist.

I need to get my lungs checked. Been smoking from many years. Need advice. Which tests should I take?

Does Doing HRCT stimulates and spreads the existing fibrotic opacities?qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq

HRCT report shows small fibrotic opacity in right middle lobe. What does it mean? Is it serious issue?? I do not have any health issues now.

The CT scan of chest of my mother says Alveolo fibrotic opacity in left upper lobe and superior segment of right lower lobe.It also says no pleural effusion/thickening is seen.what do the results mean?Are the results a sign of danger?

For lungs problem whom should I contact , my mother has lungs infection she is phacinng breathing problems

Lung base fibrotic ipacities of right lower lung zone, so Dr. Opinion for bronchoscopebreport to evaluate for surgical opinion

I have problem in my lungs can't identify if theirs is a tB or other problem about lungs

I applied for GAMCA medical test and doctor mentioned that I have minimal fibrotic scarring. Can anyone advise me what to do? I never had any symptoms and past history.

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