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New CT Scan shows MAI, Bronchietasis, Centrilobular Emphysema
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 19, 2022 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Here is some information about Bronchiectasis and COPD- similar but different diseases: https://lungdiseasenews.com/2015/01/26/copd-bronchiectasis-similarities-differences/
I have done some looking, and it is not uncommon for a person with compromised lungs to have multiple diseases. But I haven't found literature to show that Bronchiectasis advances into emphysema.
Here is a description of emphysema, which is quite different than Bronchiectasis but often coexists with chronic bronchitis. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/emphysema/symptoms-causes/syc-20355555
If you have two or more chronic lung diseases, it is really important to find a pulmonologist experienced in treating complex lung disorders. Since you are newly diagnosed, have you considered having a conversation with your doc about their experience, and the possibility of referral to a specialized practice?
Sue
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Hi Sue thank you for responding. I will see my pulmonologist March 17. I have never been told or have any symptoms regarding having COPD or emphysema. So when the CT scan showed it I spoke with my ID because he was the one that ordered the scan. It read “stable mild centrilobular emphysema “ My lung function is still 98-99 percent. I will have to talk to the pulmonologist next month. Both doctors are at Cedars-Sinai where they have a large Advance Lung department. They are a teaching hospital.They also do a lot of lung transplants. For some reason my luck has been so bad the last five years. I definitely would not play the lottery. My anxiety and depression is off the chart. Will have to see what they say next. I may have to reach out for another opinion some where else. Thanks
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Thanks for your info. I go to Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. That is A teaching hospital. They also have an advanced lung center and I am going to a Pulmonary doctor an infectious disease doctor that are affiliated with Cedars Sinai I have an appointment in March for four different things and that is to see both doctors to retrieve sputum and a breath test. So I will find out more I’m sure then. The thing that puzzles me is I had a CT scan in August of last year just six months ago and it never said anything about emphysema. This is the first time I have ever had anyone tell me this. So I will have a lot of questions to ask and hopefully get some good answers. I am so overwhelmed I just have no idea why my luck has been so bad. I thought when I became 71 years old I had made it so I wouldn’t have all these illnesses . But I guess not I am still dealing with the MAI disease. The doctor just wants to wait and see at this point. I had my CT scan come back and everything has l Has stayed stable. Always thought I was extremely healthy so this whole thing is taking a toll on me but it’s probably that way for everybody.