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Pulmonary disease
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We have done HRCT for mother and in which it is showing patchy area of ground glass haziness in lungs
Is it dangerous ?
As she is rhemotiod arthries and it has effect her lungs
Pls suggest ।
Thanks
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Yes it is abnormal and it can be dangerous too.
Take her to the nearest hospital for thorough check up and other investigations done urgently.
Get a covid test done .
Consult me online for further advice.
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Although rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects joints, it sometimes also causes lung disease. Occasionally, lung problems surface before the joint inflammation and pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Is she having any Breathing issues? Is her lung capacity and compliance alright ? That needs to be investigated.
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A detailed cardiac investigation is also needed
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Consult physician (me) now
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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South 24 Parganas
Do covid test
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Dr. Rajiva Gupta
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Certainly abnormal. Consult on Practo app for detailed discussion
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