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Clubbing and chest restriction

I have shortness of breath grade 4 finger clubbing chest tightness ( cant inhale fully ) and some pain in mid belly for 1.6 years. Symptoms are chronic don't improve with time Hrct done two times came normal Xray came normal 4 times Pft FVC 89% SLIGHTLY LOW TO NORMAL RANGE (mpv ) PALATES ARE SLIGHTLY HIGH

Calcific opacity seen in left lung

Could you please explain it this Calcific dot like seen in x ray, is it safe? Or it can be due to which reason kindly help and advice.

Reports.. please suggest

Please find the attached reports and suggest...short of breath and uneasiness from night bp is normal..ecg is normal...kindly look into and suggest the needful

CT chest shows active and old infection

I had fever 1 month back, after taking antibiotics it got resolved but i have started to mouth breath and excessive sighing after recovering from the infection. therefore doctor advised me to go for CT chest now this is showing scarring and active infection what is happening to me

Cough and chest pain

FINDINGS & IMPRESSION: Tiny nodular opacities involving right upper, middle zone and left hilar region. Reticulonodular opacites involving bilateral lower zones. Mediastinum is normal. Cardiac size is normal. Both domes of diaphragm are normal. CP angles are clear. Soft tissues and bony cage appear normal.

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