A member asked:

27 yo smoker 11 pack years. burning sensation in lungs. just finished antibiotics. pft normal low dlco. but smoked before test. quitting. copd?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Possible: An inbox consult is available and you can upload the pulmonary testing for a second interpretation. It is very important to quit smoking. If you produce excessive mucus, then I would suggest sputum cultures and cytology be sent.

Answered 1/15/2017

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