Question 1

i had a ct scan to rule out pe z following d&e at 16 weeks. ct scan noted scarring of the lung apices. i never had tb (i get tested for work) and i dont smoke. is this a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on how extensive the scarring is and what it represents. You should see a lung doctor to figure out why you have this scarring and how extensive it is. Pulmonary function tests would be helpful to be sure your lung function is ok. So, see a lung doctor for evaluation. Good luck!

Question 2

what does a chronic scar at the lingular segment of the left upper lobe of the lung mean?

Accepted Answer

Met: It may be helpful to see the report uploaded to a virtual consult along with the images. 
From your description, this is an area of fibrosis or scar tissue in the Left upper part of your lung. It is being termed chronic based on the duration of the finding.

Question 3

is a scar on upper right lobe of the lung feasible within 6mos with no pulmonary issues nor any occurance previously?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely,: but was this seen on CT or x-ray?  Sometimes these types of findings may be difficult to see on chest xray, so whether it is "new" or not may be an unreliable determination.  Also, subclinical infections of some entities in endemic regions(e.g. histoplasmosis) may not cause many symptoms but could cause lung scarring.  Talk to your doc about the results.

Question 4

could a mass in between the lung and heart be scar tissue from a hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

What kind of hernia?: It depends on the location of the hernia and what kind of surgery was done. Surgery for a hiatal hernia or diaphragmatic hernia may cause scar near the heart. But even this should not lead to a mass between the heart and lung.

Question 5

why does the lung scarring take place?

Accepted Answer

Injury: Any type of injury to the lung, especially chronic, such as bacterial infections, abscess, trauma, can cause scarring.

Question 6

i was treated for sob, after tests they saw scarring on my lungs. but i never had phenumonia, serious injury or trauma.what causes the lung scaring?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Smoking, second hand smoke (even if you never smoked), smog, air pollution, dust, fungal infections (even though you've never had pneumonia), allergic lung diseases, auto-immune lung diseases, sarcoidosis, healed TB - just to name a few. If you're still sob, you should see a pulmonary specialist. Have you had a ct scan?

Question 7

i developed a chronic cough for many months following an unknown upper respiratory infection, and the chest ct (no contrast) showed mild coarse interstitial lung markings at the lung apices consistent with mild areas of scarring. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: How does a CT or any test apply to me? To answer that it should be understood that tests results are taken into account with the things the patients, says, the examination, lab tests, and all other diagnostic tests.  Ask your doctor who was able to examine you about your condition. These CT findings are not specific to a  particular condition but may be connected to your cough

Question 8

what will happen if you get stabbed in the lung?

Accepted Answer

Lung stabbing: It could cause a pneumothorax, a hemothorax, effect other internal organs or lead to death.

Question 9

for how long would you live if you get stabbed in the lung?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on blood loss, collections of blood or air in the chest that can compress lung, other injuries, and treatment.

Question 10

how can we get my husband's cancer of the lung treated?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the type of lung cancer and its stage. Generly speaking, early stage non small cell lung cancer is treated with surgery with or without chemo plus minus radiation and advanced stage non small cell lung cancer is treated with chemo plus minus radiation. Small cell lung cancer is generally treated with chemo and radiation and surgery is almost never done.

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I had a ct scan to rule out pe z following d&e at 16 weeks. ct scan noted scarring of the lung apices. i never had tb (i get tested for work) and i dont smoke. is this a cause for concern?

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What does a chronic scar at the lingular segment of the left upper lobe of the lung mean?

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Is a scar on upper right lobe of the lung feasible within 6mos with no pulmonary issues nor any occurance previously?

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Could a mass in between the lung and heart be scar tissue from a hernia surgery?

A member asked:

Why does the lung scarring take place?

A member asked:

I was treated for sob, after tests they saw scarring on my lungs. but i never had phenumonia, serious injury or trauma.what causes the lung scaring?

A member asked:

I developed a chronic cough for many months following an unknown upper respiratory infection, and the chest ct (no contrast) showed mild coarse interstitial lung markings at the lung apices consistent with mild areas of scarring. what does this mean?

A member asked:

What will happen if you get stabbed in the lung?

A member asked:

For how long would you live if you get stabbed in the lung?

A member asked:

How can we get my husband's cancer of the lung treated?

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