A member asked:

I have restricted breathing pattern in pft with low mip value (34) and mep=81. my bmi is 30. ct shows . diffuse bronchial wall thickening without pneumonia or pulmonary fibrosis. 2. scattered calcified granulomata. i have positive ana. next work up?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You should see a rheumatologist for a full work up to see if there is any rheumatologic disorder that explains all these findings. The positive ANA along with the other findings could mean you have an autoimmune disorder and rheumatologist is the best one to diagnose this. Good luck!

Answered 2/10/2023

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