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My father has inhomogeneous opacity in the lung. How to treat him?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My father has a round inhomogeneous opacity in the right middle of the lung. He is taking Ceftum 600. How to treat him?

Please help.

Thank you.

Hi,

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The prevailing cause of this condition often points to pneumonia. To address it, a course of antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin 1 g every 12 hours for 10 days is necessary. Adequate fluid intake and rest are crucial during this period. Following the antibiotic regimen, a repeat X-ray should be conducted. If the opacity doesn't resolve, further investigation is warranted. A CT scan might be necessary to explore potential alternative causes, such as cysts or tumors.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At March 3, 2018
Reviewed AtOctober 29, 2025

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