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On a chest xray it said on the lungs there was mild, minimal interstitial scarring but no sign of focal consolidation. what's is this, is it serious?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

OLD INFECTION: The mild intersticial scarring is not serious;however, may be indicative of recovery from pneumonia or bronchitis. This is also seen in smokers.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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A member asked:

On a chest xray it said on the lungs there was mild, minimal interstitial scarring but no sign of focal consolidation. what's is this, is it serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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