Question 1

what is the exact meaning of apical fibrosis?what need to do with it?is there any restricted activities? thank you

Accepted Answer

Lung tissue scarring: It is associated with scarring of tissue at the top of the lung.

Question 2

is this serious 
lung basesdemostrate some fibrosis change in the lingula segment and some vague perigheral groundglass opacity is noted in the periphery of the apical segment of the right lobe. it my result in futher areas if fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary Testing: Pulmonary function testing with DLCO and a six minute walk test is suggested. The radiographic changes may or may not progress and need to be followed in relationship to symptoms such as shortness of breath.

Question 3

after having rt sided chest pain, a cxr was normal but ct scan showed rul apical infiltrate or fibrosis.do u have any guess as to what this means?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Doctors usually do not interpret ct's by themselves.  We use all of the clinical information available to us to decide what a finding like the one you describe might mean.  Depending on the clinical situation, a 5 CM opacity may be something quite benign to other more serious problems.  A conversation with your doctor may help to enlighten you on what this is, and how best to pursue it.

Question 4

if i have a faint apical lung fibrosis in xray , and i already consult my pulmonologist that my xray dont have fibrosis who should i trust?

Accepted Answer

X ray insignificant: Trust the pulmonologist. The faint findings are not clinically significant. If you need reassurance you can ask about a CT scan.

Question 5

i've been diagnosed with faint apical lung fibrosis what does it mean? i been negative in genexpert and purified protein derivative skin test,

Accepted Answer

Ignore it: You have been evaluated for pulmonary tuberculosis as was suggested by the apical fibrosis. The tests are negative and you may ignore this minor abnormality.

Question 6

do people with pulmonary fibrosis cough up blood sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Not usually...: Hemoptysis, coughing blood, is a serious symptom that always requires evaluation. The most common etiology is bronchitis but it can also indicate the presence of malignancy. Uncomplicated pulmonary fibrosis does not usually result in hemoptysis. Get evaluated by your doctor.

Question 7

do people with pulmonary fibrosis cough up blood occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If fibrosis of the lung tissue disrupts the integrity of a lung vessel carrying blood, it might allow blood to leak into the lung air sacks (called alveoli), produce irritation that causes cough that brings out the blood.

Question 8

father suffering from pulmonary fibrosis having cough and short breathing during cough. is there any medication for pulmonary fibros.

Accepted Answer

Possibilities...: Pulmonary fibrosis is due to scarring  in the lungs. There is no  specific therapy for the fibrosis itself but the cough may be related to bronchospasm. This can be treated with bronchodilator and steroid inhalers which could improve the cough and the related shortness of breath. He should see his doctor for diagnosis and treatment. If he smokes, he needs to quit! good luck!

Question 9

person (65 years old) suffers from sever cough and difficult in breath . doctors said its pulmonary fibrosis? please what's drug or treatment to him?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: There is no good treatment to reverse pulmonary fibrosis but the progression may be thwarted if one knows the trigger mechanism.  I presume that this person is under the care of a board certified pulmonologist who may prescribe oxygen for the condition.

Question 10

help me understand this please. consider fibrosis, left upper lung. clinical correlation is suggested. consider pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion, left. is my condition worst? i have no colds or cough. im healthy. but i do have a tb history year 2015?

Accepted Answer

: Based on your history of TB, your lung findings are not of any worry or consequence. Some amount of fibrosis/scaring of the upper lobe of the lung is common after TB. You do not need to worry any further.

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What is the exact meaning of apical fibrosis?what need to do with it?is there any restricted activities? thank you

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Is this serious lung basesdemostrate some fibrosis change in the lingula segment and some vague perigheral groundglass opacity is noted in the periphery of the apical segment of the right lobe. it my result in futher areas if fibrosis?

A member asked:

After having rt sided chest pain, a cxr was normal but ct scan showed rul apical infiltrate or fibrosis.do u have any guess as to what this means?

A member asked:

If i have a faint apical lung fibrosis in xray , and i already consult my pulmonologist that my xray dont have fibrosis who should i trust?

A member asked:

I've been diagnosed with faint apical lung fibrosis what does it mean? i been negative in genexpert and purified protein derivative skin test,

A member asked:

Do people with pulmonary fibrosis cough up blood sometimes?

A member asked:

Do people with pulmonary fibrosis cough up blood occasionally?

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Father suffering from pulmonary fibrosis having cough and short breathing during cough. is there any medication for pulmonary fibros.

A member asked:

Person (65 years old) suffers from sever cough and difficult in breath . doctors said its pulmonary fibrosis? please what's drug or treatment to him?

A member asked:

Help me understand this please. consider fibrosis, left upper lung. clinical correlation is suggested. consider pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion, left. is my condition worst? i have no colds or cough. im healthy. but i do have a tb history year 2015?

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