Tree in bud nodularity

Hello, I have a very similar problem, with a nodule in upper right 1.2 cm and lower middle 1.9 cm, with tree buds. Was told it was a infection and tried two different antibiotics in a span of 3months and still have infection. Had a Bronchoscopy on 1-23-24 and waiting for MAC results!

@manisham The description you give sounds, as @mcdc1959 says, an infection. Or, given your medical history, it could be evidence of a past infection.
What would I ask my doctor? For a referral to a pulmonologist who specializes in post-cardiac care. They will have the best insight into whether this is something that may be of concern, and devise a plan for you.
Was this an incidental finding during a CT, or was the CT done because you are having breathing issues?
Sue

Due to my on going Cardiac issue I see my cardiologist every 3 months. I get reg CT scan and occasional MRI. I also had PET scan using Rubidium.
I didn’t have any infection in last 4 years. But did have severe Covid in 2022.
I have appointment with cardiologist in March.
Keeping my finger crossed. As it is I am on borrowed time right now.
I was also on ECMO and IMPELA Device while in comatose. May be combination of all of the above is causing it.
I greatly appreciate your prompt reply.
I am going to Scottsdale AZ and going to get my history reviewed by Mayo Clinic specialist.
Please do recommend a cardiologist when you get a chance.
Thank you very much.

Thank you for prompt reply. I am going to see my cardiologist in March.
I will ask about test you have mentioned.
Greatly appreciate your help!

Your pulmonologist will evaluate the CT scan and tell you what he thinks should be done. Very often people are only monitored. But they might want to do a bronchoscopy to get pathology from your lungs to be tested unless you're able to cough a sputum sample. That way they can test to see if there is bacteria in your lungs and what type

I have been having breathing symptoms have had episodes where it feel like something is squeezing in my chest. I can't get air in without severe pain it feels exactly like a collapsed lung I have had one years ago. Had CT shows scattered linear atelectasis and 1 nodule in lower lung and also tree nodule. Should I be worried says I should be re scanned for lung cancer.

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