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Concerned--lung scar???
by rileyrillyson, Jan 12, 2008 08:48PM
I am 27 years old and have always led a very active life. Recently, when I exercise at a high level I have had difficulty catching my breath, wheezing, and tightness in my chest. My doctor suggested this was excercise-induced asthma. He prescribed an inhaler, it has provided some relief.
I am concerned because my doctor found "minor scarring or fluid" in my left lung after taking chest x-rays. He said this is probably insignificant, but we will discuss later after the effectiveness of the inhaler is determined. I am very worried that this "scarring / fluid" in my lungs could be something more severe. During college I used marajuana/hash on a consistant basis and am worried this could have contributed to the scarring and it could be a more serious situation. I do not smoke and have not used marajuana/hash in a very long time. Is minor scarring/fluid in the lung common??? What are the possible implications??? Thank you for your time.
I am concerned because my doctor found "minor scarring or fluid" in my left lung after taking chest x-rays. He said this is probably insignificant, but we will discuss later after the effectiveness of the inhaler is determined. I am very worried that this "scarring / fluid" in my lungs could be something more severe. During college I used marajuana/hash on a consistant basis and am worried this could have contributed to the scarring and it could be a more serious situation. I do not smoke and have not used marajuana/hash in a very long time. Is minor scarring/fluid in the lung common??? What are the possible implications??? Thank you for your time.
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