C Scan timing and scheduling

Posted by blm1007blm1007 @blm1007blm1007, Apr 17 8:39am

Has anyone heard of a standard scheduling for follow up C Scans to show what is or is not happening in the lungs.?
Has anyone been told by their BE pulmonologist doctor how often one should have a C Scan as a follow up to show what is or is not happening in the lungs?
I ask because I sure would like to know, since October of 2024 was my last C Scan, what is and is not going on in my lungs.....improvement, worse, stable etc.?
With all the work we must do for ourselves in hopes of improvement is why I ask and as well because of what they are saying medically about having too many C Scans due to possibly causing the big C.
I guess most of the times in between C Scans to know how we are doing it is based on is our symptoms, the doctors stethoscope and sputum submission????? Any thoughts or information?
Barbara

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oaktree | @oaktree | Apr 24 10:10am

Good morning! I used the acetylcisteine for a few months but didn’t really notice any difference between using just saline and acetylcisteine followed by saline. I don’t use it anymore for that reason. The smell was pretty strong when I opened the capsule but after a few weeks I didn’t notice it anymore! You might try it….i know that all of us respond differently. Best of luck to you.