wondermom Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Well, for those of you who know me we are still trying to get to the bottom of Dad's coughing. He had a test to check for acid reflux and has been taking prilosec for the past couple months now. He said his coughing is much better but the test came back negative for reflux. He lung capacity is excellent. However, now the woman my dad is dating told me the pulmonologist said the x-ray had shadows. But she made it sound like it was pretty common to see these kinds of shadows in tall thin men which my dad is. Has anyone been told this? What would the shadows be? I am kind of freaking out because I was under the impression the x-ray was clear and that was why we moved on from the pulmonary doctor to the GI doctor. She must not have been too worried if she didn't request a CT scan, right? We are pushing dad for a scan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Well it is so hard not to worry. I hope he gets a scan and confirms that the shadows are nothing. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 You have to get a CT...x-rays just don't cut it IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 No doubt about that, he must get a CT to make sure eveything is alright. If anything for peace of mind. He knows what your mom went through and he should not hesitate on this. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Even though shadows can mean many, many things other than LC you need to get the CT scan to be sure. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I'd probably go with the other on scan but hope the woman your dad is dating isn't a drama queen getting everyone all worked up over nothing. I've known a couple of those. Can you talk to the doctor? Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 No, the woman my dad is dating is actually a home health nurse. She has been great about keeping on him about getting to the bottom of the cough. She even arranged his other doctor appt.s with his primary doctor. I think she just knows we will all feel better after he gets a scan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 A scan, or a phone call to the dr for clarification cant hurt. I once did research and 95% of chronic coughs are from asthma, reflux and post nasal drip. Of course knowing what we know, we WORRY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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