I have a calcified granuloma on the right upper lung. This problem keeps me from grabbing good opportunity to work outside Philippines. My present work shows I have a clear lungs and no calcification has been identified. Also we have annual physical exam and found to be normal chest findings. Please help how to heal and what I am going to do. It is possible to submit my old films for a comparative study for me to be able to become fit.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Calcified lesion on chest x-ray is most commonly seen in old healed infection. Most commonly TB. So it will remain same throughout the life. What you need to prove is that, this lesion is inactive, and you are not infectious.  Only after this you will get work permit. For all these you need to get done CT THORAX and Bronchoscopy with BAD (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) analysis for AFB.CT gives much more clear idea about lung lesion than chest x-ray. So consult pulmonologist and get done CT and copy. If both are negative for TB than you can prove that this lesion is inactive, and you are not infectious.