Mom x-rayed for bad viral cough. rad said saw large mass rul, copd and bronchitis. er rx'd meds. how soon to wait to see pulmonary re mass? no smoker

CT Scan is next test: The mass seen on the chest xray most likely is a pnuemonia, After 2 weeks of antibitoics, a Chest CT scan would be the best test to figure out if it is a tumor, whether primary or metastatic. It may also be an atypical pneumonia such as fungal or TB. Please schedule a follow up with your lung doc.

No need: To wait. COPD requires specific treatment and the large mass requires further evaluation.

See doctor ASAP: A large mass in the lung needs evaluation right away. Suggest seeing your primary care physician, who can discuss the X-ray findings with the radiologist and perhaps order additional testing while arranging for consultation with the pulmonary specialist.

Follow up: I would suggest a follow up with Pulmonary. They will obtain a CT scan and samples will be sent to Pathology and Microbiology. She should have a TB test as part of the evaluation.