I'm a 30-year-old guy and I've been smoking heavily, like 23 packs a day. I just got my CT scan results and the tech mentioned something about "no other pulmonary abnormalities aside from early small airway air trapping." What exactly does that mean for my lungs? Should I be worried?

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I'm a 30-year-old guy and I've been smoking heavily, like 23 packs a day. I just got my CT scan results and the tech mentioned something about "no other pulmonary abnormalities aside from early small airway air trapping." What exactly does that mean for my lungs? Should I be worried?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

I've been having trouble breathing at times, like my lungs aren't fully filling up with air, even though my oxygen levels are normal at 96-98. I got over COVID about two months ago, and Im doing the six-minute walk test without any drop in oxygen saturation. What could be going on?

I'm really worried and need to find the best hospital in India for sarcoidosis treatment. I've already looked into Fortis Hospital in Kolkata, so are there any other great options you could recommend? Also, how can I get in touch with them?

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