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Asking for Father, Male, 65 years old, Lahore
He is 65 male with DM, HTN, BPH, Bronchial Asthma (asthma since childhood). Now doctor has advised HRCT chest. Can we get the desired picture of lungs with MRI chest instead of HRCT? As CT scan isn't as safe as MRI, he's 65. Second query, he is having what we say in punjabi ''Khangura'' type thing frequently and its sometimes very long, loud with secretions which. What is this? Please address both queries. Thanks
mri is not for lung pathology
pt should have spirometry to look for severity of obstruction,
pt should visit clinic
Thanks for asking.MRI is not very helpful,when you want to look at Lungs.HRCT provide more information regarding Lungs.With history of asthma since childhood,there is possibility he may developing more airways obstruction .Suggest have chest X-ray & if possible,Lung function tests.It may help in management .
no MRI has nl role in lungs
Mri not at all... Chest CT scan is best
HRCt is specific test for lung pathology MRI wont b that helpfull. Also ask ur doctor about going for pfts along with ct. If patients symptoms woresing
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