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Query regarding lungs
My mother's miliary tuberculosis treatment has now been stopped after 14 months on the basis of X ray and ct scan by the doctor. As my doctor says scars remain in lungs.
Whether these scars can create any type of problem in future??
What care should be given to avoid any problem in lungs??
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Nothing will happ with this scars
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It depends on the extent of scars.pl avoid infections,.Avoid cold. Weather. pl do not use cool items and cool drinks etc. Pl do Lung exercises, and improve Lung capacity. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
It depends upon the severity of scars, needed detailed history and investigation reports, do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Patna
All TB patients have some scars. They are usually harmless. You may just follow adult vaccination guidelines for any possible prevention.
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Dr. Rahul Reddy
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No problem with scars..
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