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Should I Be Concerned About Chest X-ray Impression Of Cavitary TB?

hi im jhune, 44 years old, i had my chest xray yestrday and it says superimposd lucent structure, concomitant pneumonia vs endobronchial spread, and the impression was cativary ptb, i dont have an idea how serious it is? please guide me with this thank you
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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The cavitory lesion on chest x ray always gives impression of pulmonary TB. And I would say it is not a serious disease but you should be cautious as it is a slowly growing disease plus an infectious disease. By not taking treatment you are damaging yourself plus spreading disease in the community as cavitory lesions are open source of TB bacilli. So start treatment as soon as possible according to weight.
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Should I Be Concerned About Chest X-ray Impression Of Cavitary TB?

The cavitory lesion on chest x ray always gives impression of pulmonary TB. And I would say it is not a serious disease but you should be cautious as it is a slowly growing disease plus an infectious disease. By not taking treatment you are damaging yourself plus spreading disease in the community as cavitory lesions are open source of TB bacilli. So start treatment as soon as possible according to weight.