I'm a bit worried about this fibronodular opacity that showed up on my X-ray. It says it's in the left mid zone. Can you help me understand what this means? Should I be concerned about it?

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I'm trying to understand the results of my recent HRCT scan, which showed small fibrotic opacity in the right middle lobe. I'm not currently experiencing any health issues, so should I be worried about this finding? Is it something serious?

The HRCT report indicates a small fibrotic opacity in the right middle lobe, which suggests some scarring or fibrosis in the lung tissue. While this could be due to past inflammation or mild injury, it's important to monitor and follow up with your doctor for further evaluation to rule out any underlying conditions. It's not necessarily a serious issue, but it's worth discussing with your healthcare provider.

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I'm concerned about my mom taking rotocap 200 inhaler for her chronic bronchitis. Is it safe for her to use it over the long term?

Yes,continue treatment rotacap 200 inhaler sos for breathing diffficulty is advised to the patient.

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I'm really worried about my constant coughing and breathlessness, especially when the seasons change. It gets so bad that walking even a short distance is tough for me. Could this be something serious, and what should I do about it?

start asthalin inhaler in such seasons

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