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My question is What does xray says ?
My mother was treated for pneumonia and recovered completely (nov to jan 25 ).Now she's experiencing a cough, fever, and sputum again. Can you tell me if it's tuberculosis or pneumonia?
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Based on x ray it looks like non resolving pneumonia
Should be evaluated further
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consultation required
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Its non resolving pneumonia
Need to rule out other possible causes like ILD
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Get ct chest done
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do sputum for Afb, and c Matt test. Pl consult.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
get a ct chest done for her..the patch is persistent
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
There is pneumonia of lungs , pls get ur Ct chest done
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