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Could An Old Pneumothorax And/or Covid Mild Pneumonia Cause Mild Emphysematous Changes In A Chest X Ray?

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Posted on Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Could an old pneumothorax and/or Covid mild pneumonia cause mild emphysematous changes in a chest x ray?

I am an 18 pack year former smoker but quit 30 years ago. Also, after recovering from Covid I did the 6 minute walk test and walked 730 meters no problem
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Smoking habit is the likely cause for your x ray findings.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
First of all emphysema is not a x ray diagnosis.
It is CT diagnosis.
So get done CT thorax and PFT for the confirmation of asthma.
And cause can be smoking and past history of Covid.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Could An Old Pneumothorax And/or Covid Mild Pneumonia Cause Mild Emphysematous Changes In A Chest X Ray?

Brief Answer: Smoking habit is the likely cause for your x ray findings. Detailed Answer: Hi, I can understand your concern. First of all emphysema is not a x ray diagnosis. It is CT diagnosis. So get done CT thorax and PFT for the confirmation of asthma. And cause can be smoking and past history of Covid. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.