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Ct lungs-small calcified subpleural nodule in rt base.symptoms nagging cough with expectorant since 6yrs.is it dangerous?

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See details: The major issue to be ruled out in india is tuberculosis. Have you been evaluated for this issue?

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My chest CT scan finding: "there are few small lung nodules: there is 6 mm nodule in anterior right middle lobe and in right lower; the a subpleural 5 mm nodule is in right lower lobe and two small 4 mm nodules in right lower lobe." Is this serious?

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