I'm a little confused about the results from my x-ray and ALV. They mentioned something about discrete and linear infiltrates in my left upper lobe, and said my right upper lobe is clear. They also noted it might be a chronic inflammatory lung issue like ptb fibroid type. Can you help me understand what this means? I'm a bit worried about what it indicates for my lung health.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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That says you have a chronic bacterial infection in the upper part of your lung,visit Pulmonologist for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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