Question 1

can i be given fit to work if my chest xray result is fibrocalcific tb may be old?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Calcified lesions are not a contraindication to working. Your doctor may wish to get a Blood Test for TB that would provide further evidence that the disease is not active. 
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

chest x-ray result is fibrotic tb lesion noted what is that means?

Accepted Answer

Depends : would need to hear the detailed report to be sure but this usually refers to evidence that someone had TB in the past and it has left a scar.  If you were treated for TB then likely nothing more will need to be done. If you have never been treated, you may need to be treated for either active or latent TB. This decision would be based on your history and symptoms.

Question 3

chest x-ray result- fibronodular shadows seen in the left apex
ppd - 20mm
sputum smear 1st&2nd - afb = 0. do i have an active or inactive tb?

Accepted Answer

More testing: neg. sputum smears do not exclude active TB, you need a quanterferon gold blood test and a bronchoscopy to exclude active TB
looking at an old CXR is also worthwhile
more history and symptoms are lacking in your question

Question 4

2 positive tb skin tests. rn ordered a blood test & the results were negative. pcp wants chest x-ray done, but is it absolutely necessary?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With a positive PPD- it important to insure  that you don't have an active TB infection.

Question 5

took blood tests and done a chest x-ray. was told it is a lung infection but i work with people that have tb. could tb be mistaken for a lunch infection?

Accepted Answer

TB: If you work with TB patient then you are a high risk candidate. Your should likely be tested for TB or at least double check with a provider to see if you have had recent testing and it was negative. IF you can not reach your provider, I would recommend reaching out to one of the pulmonologists or infectious disease specialists on the HealthTap network.

Question 6

my chest x-ray result shows  mild pleural-parenchymal  tenting what does this mean & what i suppose to take for it?

Accepted Answer

Ask doctor: I would ask your doctor who ordered the x-ray what the finding represents and if any treatment is necessary.

Question 7

what does pulmonary scarring mean in a chest x-ray result?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Scar tissues can be a common finding on chest x-rays which most probably does not have any significance. However it should be interpreted with clinical findings if any. Your doctor may be helpful in this.

Question 8

right apical plueral thickening to my chest x-ray result 07-26-17.. i have been expose to asbestose but my previus x-ray last 02-27-17 it shows normal?

Accepted Answer

Absestos: Be sure to follow your chest X-ray yearly with exam. Avoid any other cancer-causing risks like smoking and a poor diet. Consult with us to determine if you need further evaluation.

Question 9

got my chest x-ray result and the impression is unremarkable  chest study? what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

"Unremarkable": Common medical jargon for "no abnormality" or "normal".  There is nothing on the xray to remark on.

Question 10

what does faded lines on chest x-ray means ? is it tb ?

Accepted Answer

Faded lines: Unfortunately what you describe is too vague,  it doesn&#x27;t really have any meaning at all for me as a radiologist.  Is there a specific abnormality described in the report?  What terminology do they use?

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Chest x-ray result- fibronodular shadows seen in the left apex ppd - 20mm sputum smear 1st&2nd - afb = 0. do i have an active or inactive tb?

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2 positive tb skin tests. rn ordered a blood test & the results were negative. pcp wants chest x-ray done, but is it absolutely necessary?

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Took blood tests and done a chest x-ray. was told it is a lung infection but i work with people that have tb. could tb be mistaken for a lunch infection?

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My chest x-ray result shows mild pleural-parenchymal tenting what does this mean & what i suppose to take for it?

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What does pulmonary scarring mean in a chest x-ray result?

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Right apical plueral thickening to my chest x-ray result 07-26-17.. i have been expose to asbestose but my previus x-ray last 02-27-17 it shows normal?

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Got my chest x-ray result and the impression is unremarkable chest study? what does it mean?

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What does faded lines on chest x-ray means ? is it tb ?

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