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  • 60 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I just got my mom's chest X-ray results, and it mentions "small calcified nodules" in her right middle zone and right apical region, and it says something about tuberculosis. I'm really worried. Can you explain what this means? Is it something serious or risky that I should be concerned about? Also, what kind of treatment might be needed for this? I'm pretty stressed and just want to make sure she's okay. Can you help clarify all this for me?

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this is sequalea of tuberculosis, kindly visit your pulmonologist and take one opinion

Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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