- Male
- 31 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really worried because about six months ago, I had a medical test for a job in the Gulf and they said I was unfit. They found an opacity in the mid-zone on the right side of my chest. I'm trying to understand what this means and if there's any medical treatment I can do to handle this issue. Could you please help me with some advice on what steps I should take?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
you need to find a cause for lung opacity . consult a pulmonologist
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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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