CT scan shows mild paraseptal emphysema - Dr said to forget about it
Hi,
I'm 34M ex heavy smoker, quitted 4 years ago.
My GP ordered a CT scan following few months of général fatigue, cough in the morning, shortness of breath.
CT shows mild paraseptal emphysema on both side. Today I went to the pneumologue, did a Spyro test who returned normal and the doctor said to totally forget about the emphysema that this is not COPD and I shouldn't follow up on this matter.
Should I get a second opinion or should I really forget about it ?
Thanks
Hi Jmene, and welcome! I see you are a new member here, having joined today, late this afternoon.
We are glad to see you are already engaging with the community through this, your first post.
You may be aware we cannot provide medical advice or diagnostics over the internet (for your own safety), but
your concern certainly warrants a reply.
It can be challenging when two different doctors provide conflicting suggestions (using the same diagnostic study)
to the patient.
Naturally, the decision is yours but, in the absence of a definitive diagnosis, at your young age it would seem prudent
to seek out a second opinion from a qualified physician who can provide you with an accurate and proper assessment.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
