C T scan

[Betsy1954]

I was told be a specialist and Doctor to get a C T scan to confirm my diagnosis. When I phoned the CT unit , I was told I didn’t warrant a scan! I am in Cornwall UK.

has anyone else had this experience? Also how important do people in the group feel getting a scan is? Thank you.

[djbctla]

Return to the specialist and or GP and tell them bout your experience. BERNARDINE

[Rattle]

Hi

As far as I know you need to have a CT scan to be properly diagnosed with Bronchiectasis.

CT scan is only way for specialists / radiogrraphers to see the characteristic changes of your lungs, X-rays cannot show that.

This is also mentioned in the BritishThoracic society’s guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of Bronchiectasis, a really useful guide for all of us with bronchs.

Here’s a link to the guidelines:

thorax.bmj.com/content/74/S...

So head back to your doctors armed with this!

Best of luck

[ellarowan in reply to Rattle]

My Dr has now put me in the system for a CT scan. I am told it may take a few weeks.

[Patk1]

Yr dr needs to do the referral for ct