I'm a bit concerned about something. Last year, I had Covid-related pneumonia and since then, I've been feeling fine with no breathing problems, but there's something odd going on. Whenever I get a chest X-ray, the results mention that both my hila are congested, even though I don't feel congested at all. I occasionally have a light, dry cough, but nothing major. Do you think I need to worry about this or get some kind of treatment?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

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2+ Yrs

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until you have symptoms don't do anything

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Answered 04/07/2025

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