Pre-Testing for upcoming medical

[philippinesusa 0]

My fiance and I decided we would have her do a xray with family doctor to see if anything show up. She was diagnosed with mild basil pneumonia. She told the doctor she is scheduled for medical in about a month. He told her this will not require a sputum test because this is not TB. So I'm thankful we decided to do that visit. I guess my question is has anyone experienced anything like this or know of a situation like ours? I think I did read once that if a person has certain illnesses u will still be able issued visa but need to be treated as well.

Thanks in Advance!!

[Greenbaum 12,260]

Communicable diseases are what they will be looking for. Other problems can be identified during the exam at SLEC and the recommendations will be that you see a physician for complete diagnosis and treatment.

[seirra 0]

pneumonia is treatable for 10days antibiotic, after that lungs will be clear

[mistyrose 0]

please correct me if i am wrong, but pneumonia can also be a potential to lung scarring and usually if it shows in the xray that one has scar n the lungs, they are required to take sputum test, even if it is not tb..

[apple21 953]

I had slight pneumonia back in 2009 and was prescribed to take antibiotics. I was subjected to xray and the doctor saw little "dots" on my right lung.

That's the reason I did advance medical at SLEC because I was afraid something might show up on my chest xray. Thank God everything went fine. I didn't bother having a prior xray from another hospital/clinic because it's the xray that SLEC conducts that matter.

Anyway, 3rd party xrays are often times disregarded by SLEC.

I know someone who had an xray from a lab prior to the medical and results were "clear" but when he went to SLEC his xray was "suspicious" so he was subjected to do sputum. He never had any medical history or any issue concerning his lungs. He doesn't smoke too.

It's a 50-50 chance basically.

Edited February 5, 2014 by apple21

[philippinesusa 0]

So if they do the sputum what will that consist of and how long if any are we delayed?

[apple21 953]

So if they do the sputum what will that consist of and how long if any are we delayed?

She will be required to go back to SLEC for 3 consecutive days to give the sputum sample then add another 2 months for sputum culture. If the result is negative, the vaccines will be given and she can proceed to the interview.

If result is positive, add 6 months of TB treatment.

[sweet cakes 326]

My fiance and I decided we would have her do a xray with family doctor to see if anything show up. She was diagnosed with mild basil pneumonia. She told the doctor she is scheduled for medical in about a month. He told her this will not require a sputum test because this is not TB. So I'm thankful we decided to do that visit. I guess my question is has anyone experienced anything like this or know of a situation like ours? I think I did read once that if a person has certain illnesses u will still be able issued visa but need to be treated as well.

Thanks in Advance!!

The thing with SLEC X-ray equipment is that it has a very high resolution since it is at par with US CDC standards, as compared to old X-ray machines in other hospitals in Philippines. Meaning there's a higher probability of lung spot/s to be visible, that would otherwise appear invisible in other X-ray tests. IMO, it might be a good idea to have the medical sooner than later. I also had my medical one month before my interview, and this is also actually quite common for visa applicants with respiratory concerns. Good luck!

Edited February 5, 2014 by sweet cakes

[philippinesusa 0]

The thing with SLEC X-ray equipment is that it has a very high resolution since it is at par with US CDC standards, as compared to old X-ray machines in other hospitals in Philippines. Meaning there's a higher probability of lung spot/s to be visible, that would otherwise appear invisible in other X-ray tests. IMO, it might be a good idea to have the medical sooner than later. I also had my medical one month before my interview, and this is also actually quite common for visa applicants with respiratory concerns. Good luck!

Well she is sharing the hotel room with another pinay who is also doing k1/k2. Also, airlines are already paid for.

[philippinesusa 0]

I had slight pneumonia back in 2009 and was prescribed to take antibiotics. I was subjected to xray and the doctor saw little "dots" on my right lung.

That's the reason I did advance medical at SLEC because I was afraid something might show up on my chest xray. Thank God everything went fine. I didn't bother having a prior xray from another hospital/clinic because it's the xray that SLEC conducts that matter.

Anyway, 3rd party xrays are often times disregarded by SLEC.

I know someone who had an xray from a lab prior to the medical and results were "clear" but when he went to SLEC his xray was "suspicious" so he was subjected to do sputum. He never had any medical history or any issue concerning his lungs. He doesn't smoke too.

It's a 50-50 chance basically.

Well, she has a statement of diangnosis mild basil pneumonia and a copy of the xray from the doctor and he says she will be fine at the review. So I dont know its worth a try.