What does "small peripheral fibrotic in the right middle lobe" mean on a lung CT scan if everything else seems normal? Should I be worried about it? Can you explain what it might indicate or any further action I should consider?

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Probable diagnosis is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis .Oxygen therapy,smoking cessation, tab perfenidone 100 mg twice daily ,orally is advised to the patient. Terminally ill patients may require lung transplant.

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I've been dealing with a really bad cold and cough for a week now, and my nose is constantly running. It's making it hard to breathe, and the chest pain is pretty severe. I saw a general physician, but there's been no relief. The coughing and cold are making so much mucus build up, and the pain in my chest is unbearable. I'm feeling really weak and just can't shake this cold. What should I do?

do chest x ray

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I've been coughing up black stuff for the past 56 days without a break and I'm really worried about it. I'm not sure what's going on or what I should be doing. Could you please give me some advice?

Coughing up black phlegm can be concerning and may indicate various underlying issues such as inhaling pollutants, smoking, or even a lung infection. It is important to seek medical attention for further evaluation and treatment. In the meantime, you can try taking an over-the-counter cough syrup

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I've been dealing with COVID for about a month now, and thankfully, it was mostly asymptomatic at the start. Lately though, I've been feeling this chest tightness or burning sensation, mainly in the evenings. Is this a normal thing to experience after having COVID, and what should I be doing about it?

That could be Gastritis,no need to worry avoid spicy foods visit Gastroenterologist for appropriate treatment.

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