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What's this mean? multifocal bilateral primarily peripheral infiltrates which are groundglass infiltrates (in my lungs). never had covid. i have asthma. last xray said mild airtrapping. have broncoscopy with bal tomorrow?

Q: what's this mean? multifocal bilateral primarily peripheral infiltrates which are groundglass infiltrates (in my lungs). never had covid. i have asthma. last xray said mild airtrapping. have broncoscopy with bal tomorrow?

: It means what it says but need to discuss with Dr who knows you. If you smoke stop. If you spelunk or lean chicken houses tell your doctor

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

It means what it says but need to discuss with Dr who knows you. If you smoke stop. If you spelunk or lean chicken houses tell your doctor

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/29/2022

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A HRCT imaging scan may provide additional information. Discuss findings of this and your BAL with your Physician. A cytology and cultures are typically sent and may provide additional information.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/30/2022

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A member asked:

What's this mean? multifocal bilateral primarily peripheral infiltrates which are groundglass infiltrates (in my lungs). never had covid. i have asthma. last xray said mild airtrapping. have broncoscopy with bal tomorrow?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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