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Having cough
In my x-ray report ,i saw this line Few fibrotic opacities are seen in bilateral upper zones, likely representing sequelae of prior infection.what is this , i just want to know.
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Fibrotic opacities are du to healed tissue especially fibrous tissue replaced the damaged lung tissue . It is called pulmonary fibrosis, usually results from infarction or infections with pneumonia or tuberculosis.
It can lead to persistent cough, chest pain and difficulty in breathing. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms , you need get treated. For further information you can consult me .
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Dr P Uday Kiran
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