- male
- 50 Years
- 07/02/2025
I've just had a chest X-ray, and it says I have mild fibrosis in the left upper lobe. Everything else in the report seems fine. Should I be worried about this? Is this considered normal?
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need regular breathing exercises
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 25/07/2025
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