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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?
I have shortness of breath back pain that came upon me suddenly. had a ct scan shows
Left lung Granaloma
right lung subpleural atelectasis in lower part of lung
also with left adrenal thickening.
had a lung function test that I failed and showed no asthma.. sending
me to lung dr. dr said not serious enough to put me in the hospital.
he mentioned asbestos exposure? concerned about it could be something serious breathing not getting better. could this be cancer ?
Left lung Granaloma
right lung subpleural atelectasis in lower part of lung
also with left adrenal thickening.
had a lung function test that I failed and showed no asthma.. sending
me to lung dr. dr said not serious enough to put me in the hospital.
he mentioned asbestos exposure? concerned about it could be something serious breathing not getting better. could this be cancer ?
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
Hi
I am sorry for your situation
Asbestosis sometimes after 20 years can turn in cancer itself.
You should be in close contact with the pulmonologist and do not smoke
Wishes
Dr.Jolanda
I am sorry for your situation
Asbestosis sometimes after 20 years can turn in cancer itself.
You should be in close contact with the pulmonologist and do not smoke
Wishes
Dr.Jolanda
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