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What Does Pulmonary Scar RUL And Pleural Thickening Mean?

Hi i was diagnosed with TB 11 years ago, as I remember that was around year 2003,,I had taken the required treatment and was cured within less than a year,,after the treatment I didnt have a problem and also have no idea that this disease will leave a scar on my lungs. last october 4 2014 I have my medical a requirement process when working overseas, by the way i m from the philippines. and on my x-ray result it says Pulmonary Scar RUL, Pleural Thickening i dont understand what this implies,,Is there any medication that could be done to treat this? any suggestions is welcome..thank you.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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You are concerned about a recent CXR which shows pulmonary scarring and pleural thickening. This is actually consistent with your history of TB. The TB infection is usually in the lungs and will cause damage to the lungs. With treatment the infection is cured but what is left behind is the scarring seen on your CXR. The pleural thickening is also a scarring from the TB. There is nothing you can do to change the appearance of your Xrays.

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What Does Pulmonary Scar RUL And Pleural Thickening Mean?

Thanks for contacting HCM You are concerned about a recent CXR which shows pulmonary scarring and pleural thickening. This is actually consistent with your history of TB. The TB infection is usually in the lungs and will cause damage to the lungs. With treatment the infection is cured but what is left behind is the scarring seen on your CXR. The pleural thickening is also a scarring from the TB. There is nothing you can do to change the appearance of your Xrays. Hope I answered your medical question. Please contact us again with your medical questions and concerns