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Could I have COPD?
I had a recent ct scan that showed signs of small airway trapping I'm a 30 year old male and smoke 3 packs a day. I sarted smoking when i was 9. My Dr said it's the begginings of COPD caused by my heavy smoking. Is this true?
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Stopping smoking will be the first line of management of your case here.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Yes it is mostly early signs of COPD . Better to stop smoking and also undergo a pulmonary function test which is needed for the diagnosis. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. Also if you need help to quit smoking the pulmonologist will do the needful.
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Yes , the doctor’s opinion is true and you should stop smoking.
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For your age group, with chronic smoking history and CT chest showing airway trapping could be a sign of RBILD (Respiratory Bronchiolitis - Interstitial Lung Disease), specifically if CT also shows ground glass appearance or mosaic patterns.
Although early onset COPD is also possible, specially associated with a family history or Alfa 1 antitrypsin deficiency or extremely heavy smoking (as in your case)
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A spirometry with reversibility can diagnose accurately.
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COPD is usually progressive even after smoking cessation but RBILD have a very good outcome if patient quit smoking on time.
You may consult a Pulmonologist.
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