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I received results of a ct scan which said that i had 'background emphysemic changes'. i have never smoked. what does this mean?
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See a pulmonologist: The findings on ct may be mild or extensive and emphysematous changes can also be seen with environmental exposures (dusts, etc.), second hand smoke exposure, genetic predisposition, rheumatologic diseases, etc. How important the changes are depends on symptoms and lung function tests.
Answered 3/12/2020
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See pulmonologist: While most cases of emphysema, or copd, are caused by smoking, there are other possible risk factors: see the following link for details http://www.Healthcentral.Com/copd/c/96870/88559/copd-smoker while emphysema is not "curable" the symptoms can be lessened by life style changes, proper medication, and an exercise regimen.
Answered 1/5/2019
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