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What Do Presence Of Lung Nodules In CT Scan Result Indicate?
Hello, my brother ,age 37, white , former smoker 15 yrs ago, has had a cough for over 8wks. CXR showed bilateral hilar adenopathy, greater on rt side. Ct scan showed lung nodules. He apparently doesnt have any other symptoms at this time. Just wondering what the possibilities are. Thanks, Jeff
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Hello,
A possibility is that he may be having COPD.
A lot of inflammation is possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
A possibility is that he may be having COPD.
A lot of inflammation is possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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