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What Is Pleural Thickening And Parenchymal Scarring?
What is mild biapical pleural and parenchymal scarring? I have trouble breathing upon mild exertion and a CT diagnosed this along with a 5mm calcified nodule anteriorly in the left upper lobe of my lung. I was diagnosed with mild COPD about 2 years ago but have never smoked. I did work in a refinery for 20 years.
Mon, 27 May 2019
Hello,
As you explain the situation the nodule is not related to breathlessness. It is due to COPD. In your case, the work environment probably has the main factor in COPD. The findings in CT are not important. They indicate past infections
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla
Pulmonologist
As you explain the situation the nodule is not related to breathlessness. It is due to COPD. In your case, the work environment probably has the main factor in COPD. The findings in CT are not important. They indicate past infections
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla
Pulmonologist
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