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HR-CT after tuberculosis
Hi, my mother was diagnosed with tuberculosis last year. after 9 month of medication, finally she turned negatuve for tuberculosis. she also had suspected ILD pre tuberculosis for which no medication was being given because she was already treated for tuberculosis. after she turned negative for tuberculosis, her chest HR-CT was done which i am enclosing. please guide on her health, and how should we proceed further.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. She will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Dr. KONA MURALIDHARA REDDY
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
HRCT report showing 2 issues
1. Post tubercular pulmonary fibro bronchiectasis in left upper lobe of lung
For which no further treatment recommended
But has to monitor for further complications
May require inhaler therapy after PFT
Need vaccination and other precautionary measures
2. ILD
need further evaluation
May require DLCO, bronchoscopy etc.. after thorough clinical examination
Meet Pulmonologist for the same.
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Dr. Abaranam
Pulmonologist
18 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi
She has ILD. she needs further follow up with Pulmonary function test.
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