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What is scaring on the lungs due to asthma?

Tammy117

10/20/08

Tammy117

Topics:Scars on lungs due to Asthma

I have been having pain in my right side, lung area. My doctor told me to use Advil and if it did not help call and they would do a chest x-ray. I received results from doctor today saying I have scaring on the lungs due to asthma. I just had a chest x-ray in June and it was clear. This confuses me. I have been having a lot of breathing difficulty, but no cough and little wheezing, no fever. The doc seems to think it is not my asthma. So why is the scaring there???

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Kathi MacNaughton

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Kathi MacNaughton

Tammy,

This is a question that really needs to be directed to a doctor who has examined you and seen your x-rays. Asthma can cause changes in your lungs over time, called airway remodeling, but I don't know that I've heard this referred to as "scarring" of the lungs.

If you're not getting the answers you need from your doctor, you have the right to seek a second opinion. I would encourage you to do so. You have the right to understand what is happening with your body.

To your health,

Kathi

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