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[56_2]

Ct from car accident showed mild bronchial thickening and nodules 2,3 and 4 mm. Is this a death sentence?

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi 56_2 and welcome to quit support.

Neither bronchial thickening or nodules is necessarily doom n gloom. Your health professionals will be able to give you more information on this and I would certainly suggest to make an appointment.

If you are a smoker, quitting will help prevent any further damage.

Have a read of the information on the right hand side of the screen as you may find some useful information or alternatively there is a lung support group on the health unlocked site that may help you.

This sure is the place to be if you are quitting smoking

Please let us know if you are a smoker or have started your quit journey

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[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to glolin]

I quit two days after finding out one week ago. I see the pulmonologist in two weeks. The ER Dr said to follow up in one month and repeat CT in 6-12 months. I have terrible anxiety and can't stop thinking about this. Just hope I can stop any progression. Is that possible?

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

By quitting smoking, your certainly are giving yourself the best possible chance to stop any progression.

If it was too serious, you would be getting a CT scan alot sooner. Generally with nodules, they are monitored for any changes and the sizes you have said are the most common size and almost always are benign.

Try not to worry too much, as that will not help you at all You cant change anything, all you can do is give yourself the best possible chance with your health and you are already doing that by quitting smoking

Just be aware that when you start quitting smoking, it is very common to feel worse before you feel better but I promise you, it will get better

It was a health scare that got me quitting smoking just over a year ago, we tend to have our heads in the sand and think, it wont happen to me ..

We do have a great support group here, so keep us close by, we will do our best to support you along your quit journey

Let me know you actual quit date and I will add you to the wall of winners

Try and feel proud of yourself for making the decision to quit smoking )

All the very best on your quit journey..

NOPE = Not One Puff Ever...thats is our little mantra that helps us stay focused

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to glolin]

Thank you so much! My son told me the accident and CT scan was a blessing in disguise. My quit date was July 5th. This forum is a great idea.

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

I love this forum, I am in Australia and we don't have nothing like it here. I just love it and have watched so many people start their quit journey and travel the road with them. I feel very blessed to be able to do this.

I quit June last year after 40 years of 30 a day I did ot cold turkey and have never looked back..suffered a bit in the early months, but so worth it now

Stay strong as that is the key

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to glolin]

Thank you! Everything I read about cops is just doom and gloom. There has to be some encouraging news!

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

Do yourself a massive favour and don't go surfing the net for info. More often that not the information is over exaggerated and this will just add to unnecessary anxiety. Rely on your health specialists and when you see them, go prepared with a list of questions that you want him/her to explain This will then give you peace of mind

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to glolin]

Do you think there is hope and I can still lead a long productive life?

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

Absolutely

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

you need to believe it now too .. Many people live a long productive life with COPD. There is a lot you can do to help yourself, like quitting smoking and regular exercise. these things help COPD from not getting any worse

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to glolin]

I quit one week ago but chest feels tight and understand this is normal. I see the pulmonologist in two weeks.

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

my chest got that tight, honestly I had to brace myself if i was going to sneeze, I felt like my ribs were going to break in two.

I am sure you will fell a lot better after seeing the pulmonologist.

lasted about a month to 6 weeks, then just vanished

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to glolin]

Good to know. This whole process is scary and sometimes you can feel so all alone. Are there others out there who have advice or encouragement?

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

there sure is, i find weekend day time not a lot of members come online,

Evenings tend to be the popular time,

I am about to head off to bed as it just on 11pm for me.

Please try not to worry, there is a lot of members here that will support you along your quit journey..Have a great day

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to glolin]

Besides the chest tightness I also have a sob. Not sure if it is anxiety or what.

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

Hiya 56 and welcome to quit support😊

Well done on making the very best decision for your health👍🏼

No one can tell what the future holds, all we can do is stop anymore damage to our bodies and by quitting now, you are giving yourself the best chance of a healthier future, so well done👏🏼

Chest tightness and sob are classic withdrawal symptoms and will pass as your body gets used to not having 4000 chemicals every time you light up. Give your body time to start healing, be patient and be proud of every day you're smoke free😊x

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to Briarwood]

Wow I am so glad that I joined this forum. I worry constantly and always surf the internet. They always show the worse case scenario so I should stop. Am I crazy to do this to myself?

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

No you're not crazy although it helps as we're all a bit crazy too😂

Doctor Google is not a good idea but most people can't resist😳 my advice is stay close to this site and lots of helpful advice from members experiences which is far better and if in doubt, always seek your Doctors opinion......... Way more accurate😉x

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to Briarwood]

I know. Ct scan said mild bronchial thickening and miniscule nodules. Pulmonologist is best and also think I should see a gastro Dr for lifelong stomach issues which always got dx with IBS. I just need to stay calm and be glad it is all early stages. Thanks for listening

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

Try the breathing excercises on here to help you relax and we're always happy to listen. A problem shared is always better than worrying about it. Just remember NOPE, not one puff ever and take one day at at a time and you'll be fine😊x

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to Briarwood]

You guys are great! I think I just want reassurance that I caught things early. What do you think?

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

Mild is a good sign, means it's not severe so look at the glass as being half full and not half empty😉x

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to Briarwood]

Thanks. See pulmo in one week. 15 days smoke free. Think that is the most important thing I could do

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to 56_2]

15 days is awesome so well done and good luck with your app 😊x

[letaparadise56 in reply to 56_2]

Of course, darling!!!

[56_2 1 YEAR WINNER 11 Month Winner in reply to letaparadise56]

Thanks. Just want good news from the pulmo I see next week.

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

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