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Is "tree in bud " nodularity serious?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 5 8:15pm | Replies (38)
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I had a CT scan 6 months ago for a GI issue and a 8mm nodule was an incidental finding on that CT. This was the 6 month follow up. That nodule (right lobe) is gone but now this on my left lung. My PCP ordered this CT. The GI ordered the original and sent me back to my PCP for follow up. I haven’t seen a pulmonologist but wondering if I should

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 4 10:02pm

Maybe ask your PCP if there is cause for concern? They will look at your medical history and all of your risk factors in making the decision. If I was without symptoms and not high-risk (not a smoker, no COPD, etc) I would ask if repeating in a year is a reasonable option.

One more thought - have you had Covid or pneumonia in the past year? People often have "artifacts" in their lungs - opacities, nodules, etc after an infection. Most resolve themselves within 6 months to a year.

Sue

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