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My hrct result found fibrotic changes seen in middle lobe of right lung.minimal left focal pleural thickening. i am a smoker. what does it mean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It means: that you have had previous lung infections/damage....STOP SMOKING NOW! A word to the wise.... Hope it's helpful Dr Z

Answered 12/9/2017

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