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The Report Of The CT SCAN Below...so Why Am I Having Difficulty Breathing At Regular Intervals?
I took a CT SCAN CHEST/HRCT. " both lungs are fully expanded and appear clear. there are scattered emphysematous changes present, but no large bullae are identified. there are no pulmonary nodules or masses present. there is no evidence of interstitial fibrosis and no evidence of any bronchiectatic changes identified. no pulmonary nodules or masses are identified. the mediastinum and hilar regions appear clear. no evidence of any pleural effusions. mild spondylotic changes are noted within the⦠read more
Because of those emphysematous changes. They affect your ability to exchange CO2 for O2 and that's why you get SOB (short of breath). The CT scan really just confirms that you have emphysema. You really need to look at your spirometry or Pulmonary Function Test results to see the degree of obstruction. Even though the CT scan didn't find bronchiectatic changes, I'm sure there are some and that's contributing as well.
Hey Troy. Wondering how you are doing? You are on my team, right. Hope all is well. I'd BLESS Carrie
I get my results on the 9th. Pray mine is as good. Thanks
you are right on
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