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lung X ray ok but Dr still thinks I have copd

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panda22
panda22

I went to doctor with bad breathing problems ad he sent me for an xray as he thinks I have copd but my lungs were clear. He still thinks I have it and now have to see respiratory nurse. Has anyone else got it who also had clear X ray. I'm confused.

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  • paul58039
    paul58039 panda22

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    In the early stages of COPD there may be no indication from an X ray or CT scan t that you have COPD.  The is why a berathing test measuring the ratio between max lung capacity and amount of air you can expire in one second is used.  I believe it sometimes called the FEV sub1 test.
  • Vee2
    Vee2 panda22

    Posted

    Having clear lungs just means you don't have a lung infection.

    People diagnosed with COPD can also have clear lungs.

    If your doctor suspects you have COPD then further tests will need to be carried out, as mentioned a CT scan will reveal any lung damage.

    This post is over a year old, so I hope by now you have a better understanding.

    Happy New Year one and all.

  • carmwoman
    carmwoman panda22

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    Well I dont know if my Lungs are clear, but I cant breathe or do too much, without becoming breathless.

    I have been trying everything, but am not getting any better, and have all the sprays, and nothing works.

    I am at my wits end too Panda.

    I have no quality of life.

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