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Chest x ray pa view shows fibrosis in mid lower zones and bronchitic changes are seen, can it be pulmonary fibrosis?

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Dr. George Ciechanowski answered

Need a CT : A chest CT is needed for diagnosis of IPF

Dr Juchau and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/14/2017

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

See below: I would get a CT. Very difficult to make a diagnosis off of a CXR

Answered 6/14/2017

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A member asked:

Chest x ray pa view shows fibrosis in mid lower zones and bronchitic changes are seen, can it be pulmonary fibrosis?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. George Ciechanowski answered

Dr Juchau and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Michael Sanders answered

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