hi,the radiologist findings for my chest xray was with hazy densities seen in the right upper lungfield. so the impression is PTB, right upper lungfieldplueral thickening and /or pleural effusion.what does this mean?thanks a lot for your answer.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Your x-ray report is suggestive of tuberculosis more. Tuberculosis is chronic lung infection with predilection towards upper lobes. TB bacilli actually grow faster in high oxygen environment. And upper lobes of lung have the highest oxygen concentration. So TB infection is common in upper lobe. So any lesion in the upper lobe should be first evaluated for tuberculosis. For this you need to get done sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli). Pleural effusion is common with tuberculosis. So better to consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Don't worry you will be alright. Please hit, thanks.