Any doubt of TB

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Any doubt of TB

Asked for Female, 65 Years

I have done chest xray yesterday ..I attached film above...does it shows any doubt of TB or any other infection..doctor is not very sure but prescribed to start anti tb medication for 15 day ..should I? Is it safe at this age

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Dr. Aditya Parihar

Pulmonologist 22 yrs exp Nagpur

Hi noted above history and reports No need for Tb medication Mentioned history and symptoms on personal consult regarding this

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Dr. Sunil Kumar

Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Udaipur

In this film as I can see there is no as such typical lesion that indicates tuberculosis. You needs detailed discussion about symptoms to say further

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Dr. P M Anbumaran Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. P M Anbumaran

Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Chennai

Chest radiograph-pa view appears normal no lesions suggestive of tb ,do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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