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Medical Examination Showed Calcification In Lungs. PTB Not Detected In X Ray. How To Remove Calcification?

Dear sir, I under went medical examination from GAMCA they told me that i have some calcification in my lungs and declare me unfit to work in KSA.But i when i consulted many Pulmonologist in my city they told me there is nothing in my x rays and i never had PTB.kindly suggest me how to remove the calcification?
Mon, 16 Sep 2013
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The calcification cant be removed however if there is one then it can be a sign of past PTB. Ask a chest physician to rule out any active Tb and give u a letter for the same
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Medical Examination Showed Calcification In Lungs. PTB Not Detected In X Ray. How To Remove Calcification?

The calcification cant be removed however if there is one then it can be a sign of past PTB. Ask a chest physician to rule out any active Tb and give u a letter for the same