A member asked:

I'm a 39 & nonsmoker who was diagnosed with a small focal infiltrate of the upper right lobe (barely could see). could it be lung cancer?

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Needs.follow.up : The vast majority of lung cancer is linked to exposure to tobacco either active or passive while.it is reassuring that you have never smoked you will need follow.up atudies.to be sure the infiltrate goes away which.is the only way to be sure it is.nothing to worry about

Answered 4/1/2015

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infiltrate: Doubtful but possible. Sounds more like Pneumonia. Treatments up to this point? See your physician or perform a Virtual Consult for treatment.

Answered 4/1/2015

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