Hi, i need clear direction and answer forum mates, my husband did sputum , smear test. Results. Passed! He ask by IOM to go to pulmonologost for clearance. PULMONOLOGIST SAID he need to undergo 6 mos MEDICATION????????????oh my God! Are they crazy?????? Ive been waiting for 8 mos because of sputum and now wait AGAIN???????? Please enlighten me.