Focal Density

[Suze66]

Two months ago I was hospitalized for severe asthma and carbon monoxide poisining. They found liquid around the lungs, but did nothing about it. My doctor recently sent me for a follow up x-ray and said there was no more pleural infusion but on the top of my left lung I have a focal density. He said they would do another x-ray in a month to see if it's gone. Exactly what is that and is it normal to just wait to "see" if it will go away?

[PaulMD]

Focal densities are really non specific X ray findings of the chest.  This can point out to a focus of infection such as bacteria or tuberculosis, but in your situation this can just be a scar from the previous insults to your lungs.  An interval of a month is reasonable and I believe that your doctor is not suspecting anything serious.  Until then stay healthy, stay away from pollution, and have adequate rest.

Regards and God bless.