Country Girl Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My dh had a chest x-ray done last week because he has been complaining of chronic chest/bronchial congestion. The x-ray was clear for fluid etc. so doc said it must just be a lingering virus. This morning the doctor's office called to say that the after the radiologist reviewed the x-rays, he and the doctor agreed that they saw old scar tissue on his lung. She emphasized that the tissue was old, nothing new. They want him to come back in 2 months for a repeat x-ray to check for stability. My first thoughts were that this is nothing, if it is old (as she emphasized) it must not be effecting him so nothing to worry about. However, as I think more about it..... if it is nothing why bother with a repeat x-ray? My husband is gone on a business trip and won't be back until this afternoon. After I tell him the news he may have more questions and we'll call the office back. But until then, I'm relying on you guys to calm my fears. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Generally scar tissue will go away. It took my 15yo about 6 months to recover from a horrible 2 month bout with bronchitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Drama Queen, Thanks for the reassurances! I needed to hear them!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahli Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 There can be old scar tissue with a previous TB infection. If that was the case, then a PPD test would also show positive. It is not contagious unless it is active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Sarah, Thanks for this info. He has never had TB before that we know of, but would we always be aware of an infection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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