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Been coughing for over 2 years with diminished lung capacity? do you think a ct is needed?
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Perhaps...: Does your pulmonary function testing show restriction or obstruction? Are you a current or former smoker? What does your chest x-ray show? These are some of the questions i would like to ask before i can answer whether or not you need a ct scan of your chest. So, see your doctor for further evaluation and ask if you need a ct scan.
Answered 4/20/2014
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