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Subcentimetric lymph nodes
I face difficulty breathing, hrct thorax reveals not one but FEW SUBCENTIMETRIC LYMPH NODES IN PRE TRACHEAL AND PRE CARINAL REGIONS others all normal
are subcentimetric nodes serious ,is it causing obstruction , are subcwntimetric nodes to be worried about
what should be done .
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Share films and consult with relavent history and reports.
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
subcentrimeteric nodes are not significant you can get them .. get your PFT done if having Shortness of breath
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
11 yrs exp
New Delhi
Pls consult a Pulmonologist for better understanding of your condition.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
needs monitoring..nothing to be done currently
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
These lymph nodes are small, and may not cause such symptoms. May be some other cause.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Kakinada
No need to worry about subcentimeter nodes
For your breathlessnes rule out allergic airway disease
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Dr. Saurabh Ojha
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
Normally subcentimetric nodes will not cause any symptoms, symptoms may be due to parenchymal involvement or due to allergic or other aetiology, obstruction with such small Lymph nodes is highly insignificant, please consult if symptoms worsen
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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