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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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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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'm really concerned about the outdoor air pollution as it's gotten extremely unhealthy where I live. Can you recommend which mask would be the best to protect myself?

wear n95 mask

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I'm really worried about my dad. About 70 days ago, he had corona and needed oxygen therapy at home because his saturation levels were low. For the past 13 days, he hasn't needed oxygen support, and his spo2 levels have mostly been between 94-97. But sometimes when we check, it shows below 90, though it usually goes back to normal above 94 within a few minutes. We're thinking about returning the oxygen cylinder, but I'm concerned. Is there a chance his levels could drop again, and should I be worried about it?

Continue oxygen therapy and saturated is monitored regularly.

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My dad is 55 and he's been having shortness of breath. We saw a cardiologist, and they said his heart is fine. I've got his chest X-ray report here. Can you take a look and let me know if there's anything we should be concerned about?

Cardiologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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