Question 1

my x-ray result is ptb, both upper lobes. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Means seeing doctor: Means seeing the doctor again to evaluate what kind of PTB (pulmonary TB, tuberculosis in the lungs) she has, meaning old versus active. The doctor will arrange further testing, and if the TB is active, will need treatment with several medications. Until cleared by the doctor as noncontagious, such a patient should consider herself as being contagious (thus needs to wear a mask, etc...).

Question 2

2007 i was diagnosed ptb both upper lobes then i was treated and now its 10 years ago why is it the result of my xray now is still ptb both upper lobe?

Accepted Answer

It can result: in lung scarring, which doesn't go away even after the active disease is treated.

Question 3

i went for an xray this morning with a result of:

regression of ptb in both upper lobes.
pneumonitis considered, both lower lobes.'

was diagnosed of ptb infiltrates on both upper lungs, went under medication for 1yr last 2009 gotnnegative results?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: you had infiltrates suggesting TB infection and treatment was carried out in 2009. You only need a course of treatment ONCE  Regression means IMPROVEMENT but some residual scarring may remain
Hope this is helpful
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Dr Z

Question 4

what is the meaning of the following
4. degenerative changes are seen along margins of the included spine
5. blunting of the left lateral costophrenic sulcus. tenting in the left hemidiaphragm
6. ptb, both upper lobes w/ volume loss, left upper lobe?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary evaluation: Please have a Pulmonary consultation, and the evaluation may include physiologic testing and a HRCT of the thorax. If you are a smoker or past smoker, some of the changes may be related to your smoking history.

Question 5

i have fibronodular and some hazy opacities in both upper lobes due to ptb.pls.advice .

Accepted Answer

Cultures/Meds: If you have confirmed pulmonary TB with these findings on imaging. You should be on a TB regimen of multiple anti TB drugs. The course usually consists of more intensive therapy during the first two months with close follow up by your physician. It is important to have a culture to describe any resistance of the TB to drugs used to treat TB. With close follow up you should do well.

Question 6

my findings in my apicolordotic view is nodulohazed densties in tne left upper lobe presumably due to ptb of undetermined activity. what is that mean?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist: These findings on chest xray usually signify a tuberculosis infection which may be inactive or active (which would require treatment). Further testing is needed and is best carried out by a Pulmonologist or specialist in infectious diseases. It is important to get proper follow-up of this chest xray finding.

Question 7

what is bilateral upper lobe ptb of undetermined activity,?

Accepted Answer

PTB: Abbreviation may mean many different things, one of which could be Pulmonary Tuberculosis. It's impossible to know for sure based on info u have provided.

Question 8

what is the meaning of ptb,both upper lobe activity undetermined?

Accepted Answer

: If the person who had CXR done had been suspected of having pulmonary tuberculosis (ptb), the CXR showed lesions in both upper lobes but the radiologist could not define if the lesions are active (new/acute) or inactive (old/chronic).

Question 9

consider ptb left upper lobe, activity undetermined. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Ptb : Pulmonary tuberculosis is recommended by the radiologist to be included in the possibilities for the structural findings in the lung. By activity there is a question if the changes are relatively new or old reflecting healed lesions.

Question 10

can i continue my work even i have ptb right upper lobe activity undetermined?

Accepted Answer

That depends on...: ...whether your ptb (pulmonary tuberculosis) is under treatment, and what kind of work you perform.

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My x-ray result is ptb, both upper lobes. what does it mean?

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2007 i was diagnosed ptb both upper lobes then i was treated and now its 10 years ago why is it the result of my xray now is still ptb both upper lobe?

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I went for an xray this morning with a result of: regression of ptb in both upper lobes. pneumonitis considered, both lower lobes.' was diagnosed of ptb infiltrates on both upper lungs, went under medication for 1yr last 2009 gotnnegative results?

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What is the meaning of the following 4. degenerative changes are seen along margins of the included spine 5. blunting of the left lateral costophrenic sulcus. tenting in the left hemidiaphragm 6. ptb, both upper lobes w/ volume loss, left upper lobe?

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I have fibronodular and some hazy opacities in both upper lobes due to ptb.pls.advice .

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My findings in my apicolordotic view is nodulohazed densties in tne left upper lobe presumably due to ptb of undetermined activity. what is that mean?

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What is bilateral upper lobe ptb of undetermined activity,?

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What is the meaning of ptb,both upper lobe activity undetermined?

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Consider ptb left upper lobe, activity undetermined. what does it mean?

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Can i continue my work even i have ptb right upper lobe activity undetermined?

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