I'm really worried about my chest X-ray results from a private lab. It showed some tiny calcifications, and they mentioned it's from an old condition. I'm afraid this might cause issues with my medicals, as I plan to go abroad soon. Is there any way to deal with this or get it removed? Any advice would be really appreciated.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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Normal,nothing to worry ok.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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A CT score 13 indicate moderate invovement of the lung.

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