Question on cat scan???

Don't be too worried about what CAT scans show, your Pulmonologist will do a series of breathing tests to determine what your lung volume and capacity is and that will better determine how your lungs are functioning. Shortness of breath could be a sign of COPD but keep in mind that COPD is an umbrella term for numerous lung diseases. The important thing is to catch it early so you can make lifestyle changes if needed to. Also a good practice is to write down the questions you want to ask so you don't forget to. Doctors can be intimidating sometimes so it helps to be prepared. Good Luck!

Small airways disease isn't copd.  This is entirely different.  Try not to worry though until you have had the relevant tests.  x

Thank you for your kind answers, and of course I have smoked many years, ..scared me enough to quit......

Thanks.

Perhaps wait to see what the lung doc says, he will interpret the cat scan results and you can discuss with him or her the way forward and the diagnosis.  

Perhaps you assumption will be wrong   

Best wishes to you.

Yes, perhaps

Hi qwerty - any update from you?

helo everyone, i have bullies empherseyma and had to have a 3rd of lung removed it didnt show up on xray only thet i had an enfusion 4 weeks later my lung colapsed, if they had given me a scan earler i would not have had so much trouble, i didnt know i had empherseyma until the scan, i havnt smoked 13 years so thought i was ok just kept clearing my throat , and bit of a cough now i have staqge 3 to 4 empherseyma, 

ok for now 

brian