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What Is The Recommended Prognosis From This Chest CT Scan Test Result?

I had a thoracotomy/left upper lobectomy 5 years ago to remove a non cancerous mass. Ivery been having sob with exertion and really fatigued. My CT shows scarring of the lower lobe and atelectasis. I just had pft done and it showed mild obstruction and moderate restriction and reduced lung capacity. I also had swallow test done and shows large gastro esophageal reflux. My lung specialist said that I need surgery for the gerd. He thinks it will help and said if I don t do something soon I could have significant lung damage from it. Will this help my breathing problems?
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Respected user , Hi

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Chest CT is indicative of steady pathology in chronic form , taking proper
care with respiratory exercises , avoidance of smoking will maintain it .

* GERD surgery can help respiratory ailments to some extent only which
are being contributed by it , otherwise basic lung problem would be
there as such without any changes .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further guidance .

Regards .
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What Is The Recommended Prognosis From This Chest CT Scan Test Result?

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Chest CT is indicative of steady pathology in chronic form , taking proper care with respiratory exercises , avoidance of smoking will maintain it . * GERD surgery can help respiratory ailments to some extent only which are being contributed by it , otherwise basic lung problem would be there as such without any changes . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further guidance . Regards .