- male
- 50 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm a bit worried about these dense hilar shadows I've been told I have. Is that something I should be concerned about? I've also been dealing with chest pain and coughing up mucus. What's going on with my lungs?
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That could be non specific pneumonia,get a throat swab done and sputum culture and visit Pulmonologist for appropriate management
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 25/07/2025
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