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I'm a 30 year old male, I smoke heavily, 2-3 packs per day. I had a ct scan done and the ct tech called and told me the results. What does "no other pulmonary abnormalities aside from early/small airway air trapping mean?

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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar

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Stop smoking immediately. Spirometry to be done to demonstrate the present status of your lung function. Treatment to be done accordingly.

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist 20 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amruth Sindhu

Pulmonologist 20 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. The changes are suggesting early stages of COPD due to smoking. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like pulmonary function test which is needed for the diagnosis. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest. As if you are unable to quit smoking then the pulmonologist will help you with the same.

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if you are from Bangalore you can consult me at my clinic at Aum speciality clinic near Hebbal kempapura. Details are given in practo.