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CT Scan Shows End Stage Bronchiectasis In One Lobe
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 13, 2022 | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
@coco1970 End stage means your lungs have been compromised sufficiently so that little can be done to repair the damage except to have a lung transplant. With that said, my husband was diagnosed with end stage sarcoidosis, and there was discussion about a lung transplant. We liked this pulmonologist very much but went to another lung specialist in another state. I agree with Beth - it never hurts to get a second opinion. It can only add information to help you make a more informed decision about your health. irene5
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I will wait and see what is said at the follow-up appointment. I think the wording of end-stage by the radiologist is what has me the most worried. When I google that term with bronchiectasis I don't come up with anything. I should probably stop googling and wait to talk to the doctor.
@coco1970 and Irene. Sometimes with bronchiectasis, if just a section of lung is so irreparably damaged; that just that section can be removed.
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@irene5- Good morning. @coco1970 stated that the CT scan showed end-stage Bronchiectasis showed up in her middle right lobe. I think that she needs to wait for her next appointment and hopefully a second opinion.
@sueinmn- Is it possible to have end-stage Bronchiectasis in only one lobe?