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PTB Minimal

I recently had a chest x-ray for a pre-employment physical. The results stated that "there are nodulohazed infiltration in left lung field" and an impression "PTB mimimal, left". I had a previous radiogragh result and suggested that " to have a apicolordotic view"? what does it mean? What is Nodulohazed infiltration, PTB minimal, and apicolordotic view mean?
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Findings: fibrohazy opacities are seen in the right upper lung field
The heart is normal in size and configuration
Other visualized chest structures are unmarkable

Impression:
Minimal ptb right upper lobe

What does it mean. What should I do, and how long the medication process? Thank you.. hope you can help me.. can I still work while im in the medication?
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Hi my xray result is
Findings: fibrohazy opacities are seen in the right upper lung field
The heart is normal in size and configuration
Other visualized chest structures are unmarkable

Impression:
Minimal ptb right upper lobe

What does it mean. What should I do, and how long the medication process? Thank you.. hope you can help me.. can I still work while im in the medication?
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Hi, i have question,
I have diagnosed on my xray result of this,
What is partial clearing of minimal koch's infiltrates at the left upper lung,

I need answers please.. Thank you and God Bless
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Hi! I recently had my annual physical exam and a xray result bothered me alot. The xray result says "apicolordic views find few linear and ill defined upper left lobe suggestive of minimal fibrosis"

The doctor did not tell anything about it but prescribed me with
Mediforte 30 pcs to be taken 2x a day
Rifampicin 450 mg 30 pcs to be taken after breakfast

I know Rifampicin is a medicine for tuberculosis. Can you please enlighten me of the severity of the findings and the possible reason I acquired the defect. Also, what do you think of the doctor's prescription and your opinion?

Hoping to hear from you. Thank you.
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Hello,

My xray film dated Nov 2014 stated that there are irregular densities in my left upper lung lobe. I underwent a C/S, AFB for 3 days. The results stated that Klebsiella pneumonaie was detected but was negative for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. No gram positive bacteria was also noted. My physician still decided for me to undergo treatment for 7 months and I was already done with it. My 2-month interval chest x-ray AP view had a constant impression of no interval change in the fibrolinear densities in the left upper lung. I would like to ask, was it really PTB as diagnosed by the physician? Or a potent pneumonia? I am sure that if you undergo treatment, lung scars will be there for life.

My concern now is I am planning to work to NZ. Do you have nay idea if having a history of PTB is inasmissible in their country?

Please give me insights regarding this matter. Thank you.
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hi it means that you are free to TB:) and the results is OK:)
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Hi sir my x-ray remarks is ptb minimal left with slightly interval clearing what it means is this already a scar,,,is it possible that the doctor will give me fit to work actually this is my second x ray...pls..help me I'm so worried
Anu po antibiotic pra sa plem sa upper left lung..pls help me
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Hi I just wanna ask. I took a 6months medication last 2010 and now that I decided to work my employer requested me to have chest xray and the findings is suspiscious and they request me to have front xray. Is there any possible I have ptb again? Am I not getting fit to work?
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Hi I have the result of my xray, the doctor said that I have apicolordotic shows minimal fibrosis right apex. What does it mean> It may be affect my pre employment? I need an answer please.
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hi, i need your advise, last year, my chest xray result says minimal tuberculosis left upper lobe, after 6 months of treatment, i undergone chest xray again and the result was unremarkable study? what does it means?
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i already undergo 6 months treatment and i wanted to have an xray again to make sure that the ptb was gone.. i want to ask if when i take an xray it will be become clear?? in order for me to have some job again?
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Hi can i ask a question regarding my xray result: Lordotic view shows minimal hazy infiltrates in the left apex. Consider minimal ptb of undetermined activity. Kindly explain it to me. Thank you and what medication should i take?
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hi.can u help me to understand the radiology report result of my husband :confluent infiltrates are seen in the right upper lobe.Heart is not enlarged.Diaphragm and sulsi are intact. Impression: PTB versus Pneumonia right upper lobe.close follow up study is recommended to monitor activity and exclude other pathology
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hi i just had my xray and it stated in my result that fibrolinear densities on left upper lung
conclusion : chronic inflammatory process likely PTB left upper lung
what does that mean?
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hi.. Just want to ask what do you mean by Suggestive PTB Disease?
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It means there's still some areas of PTB infection and the infection has literally left cavities and scar tissue in the upper lobes of the lungs. The infection turns the tissue around it into soup and leaves cavities. The scarring is from the healing process of the body trying to heal the damaged tissue. Both are common findings with PTB that's been active. If he isn't symptomatic & persistently coughing and has already been taking TB meds for more than a month he shouldn't be contagious. If he was around people a lot in a confined area while he was actively symptomatic & persistently coughing at home or work they should get a PPD skin test for latent TB.

Also not medical advise but in my opinion the bacteria are there feeding on acid mucus wastes because of a slow decades long failure of the adrenal/renal and lymphatic systems due mostly to the high consumption of cooked meat, grains, and esp dairy products with high cooked protein & fat content. Humans are primarily a raw fruitivore species combined with a small percentage of juicy tender green herbs/sprouts. Also we never fast even though we have the ability to from 30-100 days(average of 60days) depending on the amount of body fat the person has and their "toxic load" before beginning the fast. The body can heal anything though if it's given rest, low stress, and it's natural diet and therefore the natural healing processes of the body can take place less obstructed.
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hi !can u help me to understand the result of my father inlaws xray it say theres a "minimal tuberculous infiltrates with cavitation and cicatization are noted in both upper lung field.the heart and the rest of the structures are unremarkable"
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hi !!! can you tell me what is the meaning of " minimal tuberculous infiltrates with cavitation and cicatization are noted in both upper lung fields. the heart and the rest of the structures are unremarkable"..
is that dangerous to the childrens if someone have that infections ?  
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It's just saying everything is fine except there's some net like shaped areas of something in both upper lungs, and to consider that it could be ptb. Sputum test is where they collect phlegm from the back of your throat and then they let it culture to see what grows but if there isn't any to collect then they can't and if her cxr is the same they'll probably just put her on tb meds.

If you just follow only germ theory she was in a confined area for a prolonged time with someone that had active TB that was coughing the bacilli in airborne mucus molecules and she inhaled them. Not that all that isn't true but the main thing science leaves out is that we make ourselves a culturing medium for microorganisms by consuming cooked mucus forming foods, esp milk, butter, and cheese. If a person only ever makes one dietary change stop consuming dairy, even raw it's still full of pus, and it's a different species and we're supposed to be weaned by the time we're two. All animals on earth eat fresh raw living foods except humans and their domesticated animals. The only reason some wild animals do get some kind of disease is because of human pollution and/or interference.

As long as she isn't actively coughing or oozing mucus/blood from somewhere the bacilli can't infect anyone else. When it's in the lungs but hasn't replicated enough to cause illness and symptoms it's considered latent ptb and can be cleared up by taking Isoniazid. If you want the infection to really be gone forever though and be immune to all infections a person should eat 100% raw foods. Mostly fruits with some herbs and soaked seeds/nuts. Water fasting for short periods of time is a good idea too like 14-20 hrs a day, one day a week, or do a week fast every couple months. Even science can't deny that fasting increases life span and quality of life.
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hi, my friend has a ptb. the result of her xray was......there are reticular densities in the upper lung fields. the rest of the lung fields are clear. The trachea is in the midline. The heart is not enlarged. The pulmonary vessels are within normal limits. Both hemidiaphragms are distinct. The ossoeuos thoracic cage reveals no significant bony abnormality. the impression was: consider ptb, both upper lungs. then follow up after 2-3 months and suggest sputum exam. will you please explain it to me and then how did she get that virus? do her family need to separate the utencils? please help. god bless.............
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if you're already taking medications for ptb when will be your chest x-ray turned to negative or normal again?
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gud day,,my close friend had an xray and the result say that she has "suggestive of chronic inflammatory lung disease compatible with PTB, minimal disease,pls help us...
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i have the same problem like you...
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undertermaine activity to have minimal ptb? what are those means can i effected to my girlfriend
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hi can ask something ??
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