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I've got my Chest X-ray done today. I'm 29 and have zero problem. Just got this as a routine annual thing. I've never tried smoking and am a teatotaller.
But the report says, "mild left basal pleural thinkening is noted", what does that mean? Is it contagious? Something to worry about?
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Hi noted your details consult pulmonologist for proper evaluation and management .
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GO FOR USG CHEST IT IS MORE SENSITIVE TEST.
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
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22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello noted above history and related issues
As you stated above symptoms in lieu of any respiratory symptoms have an incident finding.
Needs evaluation and symptoms analysis
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Open personal video consult for proper evaluation and treatment options
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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