- Male
- 27 Years
- 22/01/2025
Is it true that radiation can lead to ILD and fibrosis in lungs? If so, does that mean getting an HRCT chest scan, which uses radiation, might cause those conditions too? I'm a bit worried about it.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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