- Male
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My dad has a really bad cold and cough, and the doctor recommended surgery based on his CT scan report. I'm a bit worried and wanted to get a second opinion can you take a look at the scan results and let me know if surgery is really necessary?
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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
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