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Does Consumption Of Half Cup Tea Before An X-ray Effect The Result?
Question: Is it possibly to hide the blunting marks on lungs by chewing and intaking the juice of half a cup of tea leaves approximately 10 minutes before chest x-ray for GAMCA medical fitness test.
Brief Answer:
Sorry,it is not possible to hide blunting of CP angle by chewing etc.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Sorry,it is not possible to hide blunting of CP angle in chest X-ray by chewing and intake of juice.
Blunting of CP angle may be due to causes like pleural thickening,mild fluid etc.
Ultrasound can be done to detect fluid in pleural cavity.
Generally mild pleural thickening doesn't require any treatment.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Sorry,it is not possible to hide blunting of CP angle by chewing etc.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Sorry,it is not possible to hide blunting of CP angle in chest X-ray by chewing and intake of juice.
Blunting of CP angle may be due to causes like pleural thickening,mild fluid etc.
Ultrasound can be done to detect fluid in pleural cavity.
Generally mild pleural thickening doesn't require any treatment.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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