nodules on lungs

[sven123456789]

hi, my problem is this i have had a chest x-ray for immigration purposes and they have found some non descript nodules on both lungs, if these are any thing other than enert it will stop my family emigrating, what could these nodules be, i have never had a chest infection, am very fit (am 42,male) and show no outward sign of any problem , my medical records show that i have never suffered with my chest, the immigration people specfically look for tb or similar infectious disiesis, how do i prove that i am fit to emigrate. thanks for you help, sven

[fat kid]

I just received my report from a cat scan performed earlier in the week.  My family doctor is out for the week and I have no one to explain my results to me.  I will write the conclusion of the report and pray that someone out there knows medical terminology better than me...

Small, somewhat nodular, subpleural density and adjacent linear parenchymal stranding within the periphery of the right lower lobe. This could conceivably represent an area of post-inflammatory scarring ALTHOUGH the appearance is NONSPECIFIC..
Goes on to state that mass is noncalcified density  within right lung base with adjacent area of linear parenchymal density extending more medially.

Can anyone help me?

[Patricia1233]

I was told today I have Non Clacified Nodules on my lung. That were not there on my chest x-rays a year ago. I am worried and very up-set. What are these and an I going to die...

[National Jewish]

A nodule is usually a small, round shadow seen on chest x-ray anywhere in the lungs.  Nodules are due to infections, inflammation, or tumors.  If you have had a chest x-ray in the past it could be helpful in proving that you do not have a chest infection.  The older chest-ray could be compared with your most recent chest x-ray.  If the comparison of the chest x-rays shows that these nodules have been present for some time and have not changed, the nodules would be considered inert.  If you have not had a chest x-ray in the past a specialist could look at your chest x-ray.  If it does not look like a chest infection a written opinion could be given that the nodules are nothing to worry about.  This specialist could be a lung specialist called a pulmonologist.  It could also be a specialist at the local public health department if the concern is specifically about tuberculosis (TB).

[Ellis7]

I think you may now need to take the skin test for TB. See:
http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:a7Dx7Y4xQsUJ:uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/I-693.pdf+immigration+chest&hl=en
Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Change of Status

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/I-693.pdf.