Question 1

been ill with pneumonia since july 2012. x-rays. clarithromycin."a little bit of chronic scarring bott.left lung" 04.2.42.
lung specialist be best?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should see a lung specialist to confirm the diagnosis of 'pneumonia since july' and get treated accordingly.

Question 2

cold,ear infection,alternative dry cough and wet cough for a month.chest xray showed clear lungs,chronic appearing lung scarring but no pnuemonia.smoker.urgent care doctor suggested to see pulmonary specialist.what does this mean?is scar a problem?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: The x-ray is really just a good screening tool and sometimes picks up old issues with little if any importance but if never seen before lead to more testing to make sure no treatment is needed. Smokers can have "dirty lungs" as can asthmatics.The term "scar" is a gestimate. It might be an old calcified lymph node or something worrisome.Urgent care is not the venue to pursue a head scratcher.

Question 3

what does a chronic scar at the lingular segment of the left upper lobe of the lung mean?

Accepted Answer

Met: It may be helpful to see the report uploaded to a virtual consult along with the images. 
From your description, this is an area of fibrosis or scar tissue in the Left upper part of your lung. It is being termed chronic based on the duration of the finding.

Question 4

i knew i had scars n my lungs and it shows n my xray..then i glance the comment n the radiologist assessment simple chronic bronchitis, what i do?

Accepted Answer

Lung scars: The scarring doesn't go away.  If it is an unchanged, chronic finding, possibly the radiologist just chose to not mention it on the current report.  If you are concerned, discuss it with your doctor....the radiologist could take another look and addend the original report with a comment on the scarring.

Question 5

chronic cough. got an x ray: scar in right lung that pulls diaphragm? no follow up needed. how can he tell so sure?? quit smoking 6 y ago. have a pe.

Accepted Answer

See pulmonologist: Having a scarred lung and chronic cough in a former smoker with a history of PE is a complicated issue which should be evaluated by a pulmonologist . You need need a CT chest instead of just a chest x-ray.

Question 6

i developed a chronic cough for many months following an unknown upper respiratory infection, and the chest ct (no contrast) showed mild coarse interstitial lung markings at the lung apices consistent with mild areas of scarring. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: How does a CT or any test apply to me? To answer that it should be understood that tests results are taken into account with the things the patients, says, the examination, lab tests, and all other diagnostic tests.  Ask your doctor who was able to examine you about your condition. These CT findings are not specific to a  particular condition but may be connected to your cough

Question 7

can scar tissue in lungs be surgically removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but then generally in the form of a Lobectomy (removal of a section of the lung).

Question 8

would it be possible for someone to develop scar tissue on the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Lung Scarring: Interstitial lung disease is the name for a group of disorders that can scar the lungs. There are many causes of interstitial lung disease, but usually the disease progresses causing scarring of the lung tissue. The scar tissue on the lungs affects the lungs' function and is irreversible.

Question 9

i have ptb and taking medicine for 4 months. i am worried when i get cured, that it will leave a scar on my lungs. how can i cure that?

Accepted Answer

You can't: But don't worry. Its the rare adult without some scar tissue in their lungs, just like its hard to go through life without some scrapes on your knees. Follow through on your treatment course, testing and doctors visits, and take care of yourself in other ways.  You can still lead a normal, long healthy life if you are otherwise healthy.

Question 10

are scars on the lungs serious?

Accepted Answer

It Depends..: It depends on what was the cause of these scars are in the first place.  Most "lung scars" are due to a condition that has resolved and therefore have little clinical significance.  Larger areas of scarring might cause breathing problems.  You should consult a physician as to the cause of the lung scars.

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Been ill with pneumonia since july 2012. x-rays. clarithromycin."a little bit of chronic scarring bott.left lung" 04.2.42. lung specialist be best?

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Cold,ear infection,alternative dry cough and wet cough for a month.chest xray showed clear lungs,chronic appearing lung scarring but no pnuemonia.smoker.urgent care doctor suggested to see pulmonary specialist.what does this mean?is scar a problem?

A member asked:

What does a chronic scar at the lingular segment of the left upper lobe of the lung mean?

A member asked:

I knew i had scars n my lungs and it shows n my xray..then i glance the comment n the radiologist assessment simple chronic bronchitis, what i do?

A member asked:

Chronic cough. got an x ray: scar in right lung that pulls diaphragm? no follow up needed. how can he tell so sure?? quit smoking 6 y ago. have a pe.

A member asked:

I developed a chronic cough for many months following an unknown upper respiratory infection, and the chest ct (no contrast) showed mild coarse interstitial lung markings at the lung apices consistent with mild areas of scarring. what does this mean?

A member asked:

Can scar tissue in lungs be surgically removed?

A member asked:

Would it be possible for someone to develop scar tissue on the lungs?

A member asked:

I have ptb and taking medicine for 4 months. i am worried when i get cured, that it will leave a scar on my lungs. how can i cure that?

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Are scars on the lungs serious?

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