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Minimal degree of fibrosis
Hi Dr,
I was diagnosed with pneumonia one month back, i don't have the fever now but little bit of lingering cough, don't have any other symptoms. Recently did a followup xray and they found a minimal degree of fibrosis in the same location where the pneumonia was occurred.
My question is , whats the next action i need to do,??
Attaching the xray report..
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No need to worry if you want to know about next plan of action consult pulmonologist
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Nothing more to be done
No worries
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Nothing to be done
Reports are normal
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Consult for detailed discussion.
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Nothing to worry. They are non specific in X-ray
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Minimal degree of fibrosis should go away in due course of time
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Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper evaluation and treatment
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
repeat cxr after 3months..no need for any active intervention unless you're symptomatic
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do Lung exercises with Respirometer and do Yoga,meditation and pranayama. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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