I recently had an X-ray and it showed fibrosis scars in the upper part of both sides of my chest. I'm a bit worried and curious if there's any treatment available for these scars. Could you help me understand what my options might be and if there's anything specific I should know or do about them?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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yes there is a treatment

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I'm feeling really unwell with a cold, cough, and throat issues, and I'm worried about it. I already paid for the consultation, but I'm getting calls from a physician instead. Could you please connect me with a pulmonology specialist for a video consultation? I think that's what I really need right now.

consult pulmonologist

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I'm a bit concerned after hearing that my recent chest X-ray showed prominent bronchovascular markings in my lungs. Could you explain what this means and how it might affect my health? Also, what sort of treatment should I be considering? I'm feeling a bit worried and would appreciate some guidance.

there are number of causes consult pulmonologist for the same

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I'm dealing with a persistent cough and cold that just seems to keep coming back. I've been using Grilinctus syrup, but it doesn't seem to be doing the trick. Do you have any suggestions on what I should do? I'm really looking for some advice on how to get over this quickly.

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