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  • Female
  • 39 Years
  • 29/01/2025

Question

I recently had an x-ray done and it showed a scar on my lungs. The report mentioned it's an old TB scar that's not currently active. Is there any treatment or medicine available to help get rid of this scar and have a clear lung x-ray? Also, I'm trying to understand the PPD test better. If there's swelling in my arm with a red area around the injection site but no noticeable bump, would that be considered a positive result?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

U cannot remove old TB scar from chest xray.

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 19 days ago

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