What does "fibronodular densities in the right mid lung, ptb minimal" means?
Patient: Hi im arvee my x-ray clinical diagnosis findings say,apicolordotic view shows fibronodular densities in the right mid lung...ptb minimal..what those it mean?and what medicine will i take for this?because im working right now and did not get my medical card and mayor's permit because my medical result says im not fit to work.. Doctor: Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your x ray is suggestive of Infection in right lung.On x ray appearance,  it seems more of tuberculosis. So I advice you to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Sputum examination for tuberculosis. 2. Bronchoscopy and BAL ( Bronchoalveolar lavage ) analysis if sputum is not available. For tuberculosis,  you need to take atleast 6 months of treatment. You need to take isoniazid,  Rifampicin,  Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol for 2 months,  followed by Rifampicin and isoniazid for 4-6 months. Since this is long course,  better to consult pulmonologist and start appropriate treatment and do regular follow up.