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I had tb 6 years ago, and made a scar on my right upper lung. is there a possibility that it will be rem0ved?
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Very doubtful: Pulmonary scarring is not uncommon wuth tb. There's no medical reason to remove it unless you are having symptoms like coughing blood.
Answered 4/1/2019
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No: No need to have it removed. The scar is only visible on x-rays. Focus on your good health. Good luck.
Answered 9/22/2012
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No: The right upper lobe does not participate much in overall function of the lung. A scar in this area is usually well tolerated and doesn't cause any symptoms. Sometimes though a fungal infection can occur in the location of a prior TB scar.
Answered 4/1/2020
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