X-ray shows scarring in lung. Have scratching lung pain. Tight chest. Fluid on lungs? Possibility of COPD?
Patient: Xray says I have some scarring in left lung base with blunting of diaphragm but no definitive infiltrate or consolidation. CT I had 8 yrs ago showed mild scarring at left lung base so the scarring is permanent. The hospital didn't have access to the CT to compare results. Is it anything to worry about? Does it mean I have fluid on my lungs, or a possible COPD issue? Or nothing of concern?? The reason I went to the hospital: sharp scratching lung pain, hurting taking deeper breath, got really tight in my chest and body, and my face & left side (left lung area and arm) just went numb. It was like hyperventilating without the overbreathing. Woke up today short of breath, sweaty, and sharp scratchy lung pain again, also been feeling weak.. Smoked for 26 yrs. Been wondering if that shortness of breath is my lungs or just an allergy. Happens easily on exertion or even just walking through the house. It's mild but it's there. I have UCTD. No heart problems. Doctor: consistent with copd as scarrning result in less lung function and less oxygen andpain is due to less functioningfluid can be confirmed to have or not by xray chestin copd you need to add ronchodilator syp tds one antiallrgic and other supportive therapiesstop acive and passive smokingpulmonary rehabilitation xercises can be helpfulc