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28/male. chest x-ray showed "interstitum slightly coarse for age." what does this mean? does it mean scarring? should i be concerned?
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Too vague: Ask your doc why he got CXR in first place and if you are a smoker ask him about smoking cessation programs nearby and get in one today !
Answered 5/10/2016
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