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RN retired
Just had a Chest x-ray;results were Reticulonodular density adjacent to left heart border . Had exposure to Miliary tbc years ago
with a new primary in my lung as a result of that
exposure. Also, received the BCG vaccine and
had a prior Primary lesion from that. I was a student nurse at the time.
Does this diagnosis mean anything ? At times, with walking, become short of breath with pressure
feeling in upper middle chest.
with a new primary in my lung as a result of that
exposure. Also, received the BCG vaccine and
had a prior Primary lesion from that. I was a student nurse at the time.
Does this diagnosis mean anything ? At times, with walking, become short of breath with pressure
feeling in upper middle chest.
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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi, tuberculous can remain dormant for years and resurface when the immunity goes down. The density could be due to tuberculosis. This is correlated with clinical symptoms , like cough, evening rise of temperature, weight loss and blood tests, which will show a raised ESR and increased lymphocyte count, if it is an active infection. Please discuss this with your doctor am sure he will provide further assistance. Take care.
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