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Suggest Treatment For Right Apical Infiltrates With History Of Asthma

My sister did chest xray and with the result of Right apical infiltration.may i know the causes of right apical infiltration ?what will be the treatment for the case?She has a long history of bronchial asthma which was come and go while on medication.
Sat, 27 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Asthma patients are prone for lung infection because of poor lung defense.
And right upper lobe infiltration is commonly seen with lung infection like tuberculosis and pneumonia.
For diagnosis, get done sputum culture and sensitivity report for pneumonia.
Get done sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli-bacteria causing tuberculosis) for tuberculosis.
If sputum is not available then get done Bronchoscopy and BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis.
She will need antibiotics or anti tubercular drugs on the basis of reports.
Don't worry, with proper treatment, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your sister. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Right Apical Infiltrates With History Of Asthma

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Asthma patients are prone for lung infection because of poor lung defense. And right upper lobe infiltration is commonly seen with lung infection like tuberculosis and pneumonia. For diagnosis, get done sputum culture and sensitivity report for pneumonia. Get done sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli-bacteria causing tuberculosis) for tuberculosis. If sputum is not available then get done Bronchoscopy and BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. She will need antibiotics or anti tubercular drugs on the basis of reports. Don t worry, with proper treatment, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your sister. Thanks.