What Does This CT Scan Report Of Chest Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 11 Jul 2015

Question: I am having shortness of breath and fell like i can't breath..I have a ct of my chest and this is what it said: No evidence of pulmonary embolus, there is a mild linear scaring versus ateectasis in the right middle lobe..what does this mean..do I have cancer? Will I suffocate?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry for this CT findings.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for this CT scan report.
Atelectesis is partial collapse of part of lung
It is common after lower respiratory tract infection. It is mostly due to retained secretions. So at present you need mucolytic, expectorant and antioxidants drugs. Scarring suggest previous lung infection.
Also get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need addition inhaled bronchodilators and antibiotic drugs.
So possibility of cancer is very very rare in your case.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

Thank you for your help..I haven't had any respitory infection lately..What is a good medication that comes over the counter for this..??

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can take ventorlin inhaler.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
You can take ventorlin or asthalin inhaler. I don't know if they are available over the counter in your place. But you will find them easily. Some countries require prescription for them.
Hope I have solved your query.
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Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad