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Has anyone had experience with Crushed Glass Syndrome?
Lung Health | Last Active: Aug 23, 2023 | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
@artist01 Are you sure they didn't say "ground glass opacities" - this is a typical finding on a lung x-ray during or after pneumonia or another lung infection. It simpply describes a gray area in the lung where "artifacts" of the infecton remain. This can be left-behind mucus, a bit of scar tissue, enlarged airways...
Usually, but not always, it disappears in a few weeks to a few months. Sometimes, it can be a sign of another lung problem. If it doesn't improve after several months, or you continue to have breathing problems, the doc may order a CT scan.
I hope this helps you to relax and continue to recuperate.
Sue
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Hi Sue. Thanks for the clarity regarding this lung condition. I'm not sure what might have been said at the time the doctors discussed it because I just "overheard" their initial discussion and wasn't privy to anything further. At the time, I was in an emergency situation for something else (as usual!). This week, I had a short visit with the doctor who attends at my Assisted Living residence and when she listened to my lungs she confirmed that I still have a problem. She called it interstitial pulmonary something or other. (?sorry) She said if she were my doctor she'd refer me to a lung specialist but since I'm not her patient, she'll leave that to my own doc, whom I see next week.
I did have pneumonia recently.
I'll have all this explained to me properly next week, Sue, when I see my doctor. I was pretty sick through all this and the lung problem was not the main issue.
Your response explains a lot, and I only hope this goes away soon. I don't want any more ailments! lol