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What Does Spot/hole In Lung Suggest?

I have a CT scan they see Spot & a Hole on my lung but I had the spot for a long long time, I dont smoke, dont drink, my symptoms is sometimes I have shortness of breath, this is the only symptoms I have. What is that mean tomorrow I have to see a specialist. I am really scared
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Spot or hole on chest x ray can be due to
1. Benign cyst
2. Infective cavity like tuberculosis
3. Benign nodule
4. Malignant mass
Possibility of benign lesion like (cyst or nodule) is more because you are non smoker and lesion is stable over years.
But better to get done CT thorax to confirm the etiology.
Also get done PFT (pulmonary function test) to search for the cause for your breathlessness.
So when you see lung specialist, you should discuss about need of CT scan and PFT.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Does Spot/hole In Lung Suggest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Spot or hole on chest x ray can be due to 1. Benign cyst 2. Infective cavity like tuberculosis 3. Benign nodule 4. Malignant mass Possibility of benign lesion like (cyst or nodule) is more because you are non smoker and lesion is stable over years. But better to get done CT thorax to confirm the etiology. Also get done PFT (pulmonary function test) to search for the cause for your breathlessness. So when you see lung specialist, you should discuss about need of CT scan and PFT. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.