Question 1

I'm really worried about my lungs. Every time I go for a GAMCA medical check, the X-ray shows these small calcified spots in the lungs, and they end up rejecting me for travel to the Gulf countries. Ive never had tuberculosis or any lung disease, though I used to smoke but quit about four months ago. The reports mention calcified nodules in the left hilar region, but doctors tell me it's not a disease and there's no treatment available. I've tried various treatments like homeopathy for six months, allopathy for two months, and ayurveda for a month, but nothing worked. I also got a blood checkup, which was clear. Its just the lungs that are problematic. What can I do to resolve this issue? I really need to find a solution to be able to travel.

Accepted Answer

CALCIFIED NODULES ARE NOT A DISEASE N ALL UNTREATEDABLE.
IN LONG TERM AGO ANY PULMONARY INFECTION IS THEIR UNKNOWINGLY THEY SELF LIMITS SO THE LYMPH NODES ARE CALCIFIED.

Question 2

I'm a bit confused about my chest x-ray results. It mentions "suspicious infiltrates in the right apex" and suggests considering pneumonia. Does that mean I might have pneumonia, even though I don't feel any breathing issues or chest pain, and haven't had a cold or flu?

Accepted Answer

A chest X-ray showing suspicious infiltrates in the right apex could suggest pneumonia, but it doesn't confirm the diagnosis on its own. Since you're not experiencing symptoms like breathing difficulties, chest pain, or a cold, it might be worth discussing the results further with your doctor to evaluate whether further tests or monitoring are needed.

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

I've managed to quit smoking about a month ago, but now I'm experiencing some minor chest pain and a bit of a cough. Can you help me figure out how to deal with these symptoms?

Syrup salbutamol 10 ml orally thrice daily is advised to the patient.

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I'm a bit confused about my chest x-ray results. It mentions "suspicious infiltrates in the right apex" and suggests considering pneumonia. Does that mean I might have pneumonia, even though I don't feel any breathing issues or chest pain, and haven't had a cold or flu?

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.

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