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What Does the following bronchoscopy Test Result Indicate? 

I have just been given a report on my bronchoscopy and in the impressions section the doctor has put 1. Severe Dynamic airway collapse ++++ 2. Severe Tracheo-bronchitis 3.Unresolving right upper lobe infiltrate - unresolving right middle lobe infiltrate 4. Scattered muco-purulent secretions 5. ? Smoking related RB ILD ? HP I am a 57 yr old male still smoking 15 cigs per day and have been smoking for 40 years. I will not be seeing my specialist for another 4 weeks so I was wondering if you could possibly explain the terms in a laymans language please. Thank you for your time
Mon, 16 Mar 2020
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Hello,

The report of bronchoscopy indicates there is extensive inflammation (pathological damage) of underlying lung tissues which can pause variety of clinical manifestations ranging from cough, breathing difficulties, weight loss, chest pain, chronic fever or even cancer development.

Best steps can be taken before approach of your consultant as:
- Most importantly needed, and most difficult for you (as you are consuming tobacco since 40 years) is to lessen the cigar per day which will help to prevent further damage to lung tissues
- Deep breathing exercises
- Meditations and YOGA
- Walking in fresh air
- Avoid exposure to pollen (if required use face mask wisely)
- Prefer semi reclining position during resting
- Balanced nutritious diet
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol and body weight
- Continue your any of the prescribed medications as bronchi dilator, steroid, expectorant or others

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Does the following bronchoscopy Test Result Indicate? 

Hello, The report of bronchoscopy indicates there is extensive inflammation (pathological damage) of underlying lung tissues which can pause variety of clinical manifestations ranging from cough, breathing difficulties, weight loss, chest pain, chronic fever or even cancer development. Best steps can be taken before approach of your consultant as: - Most importantly needed, and most difficult for you (as you are consuming tobacco since 40 years) is to lessen the cigar per day which will help to prevent further damage to lung tissues - Deep breathing exercises - Meditations and YOGA - Walking in fresh air - Avoid exposure to pollen (if required use face mask wisely) - Prefer semi reclining position during resting - Balanced nutritious diet - Control of blood sugar, cholesterol and body weight - Continue your any of the prescribed medications as bronchi dilator, steroid, expectorant or others Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon