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What do you advise if i have chest x-ray that shows something unclear on lungs?
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Further evaluation.: First is to compare with any prior chest xray as most findings present for at least two years without change are benign. Otherwise either a followup chest xray or ct scan would be advised depending on what the initial finding looked like. Pneumonias can clear up on treatment, small nodules commonly are benign but can be due to cancer so followup with xray or ct is usually recommended.
Answered 2/3/2017
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Repeat exam: Sometimes something that is unclear can be related to artifact or breathing motion. The easiest remedy is to repeat exam in week to ten days and finding will be clarified, This suggestion should be taken if in no acute distress. Otherwise consult physician,
Answered 7/23/2016
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