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It is frustrating. I had some hyperinflation (on its own doesn’t necessarily mean a problem) on a lung xray two years before I was diagnosed with BE.

From hyperinflation, to infections not treated properly, to a diagnosis of BE, all within 2 years. I’m guessing the infections destroyed some cilia in my lungs.

Family doctor brushed off the hyperinflation yet I was experiencing symptoms- infections, sinusitis, coughing etc etc

Later I asked for a CT scan and was told it wasn’t necessary. There were no sputum tests done although I asked several times and there was absolutely no discussion about my lungs.

People are genuinely lucky to have a physician who is curious and interested in diagnosis.

We are often good advocates for family, but we need to be a strong advocate for ourselves too, as others have noted.