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They found 3 nodules on left lung and in may 2 more on right lung ,repeated bronchitis lost wieght,have a cough,back pain, fatigue and keep being put on antibiotics but dont do no good ...what steps should i take from here? Any suggestions?

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It seems your doctor has diagnosed you with chronic bronchitis. Are you having trouble breathing?

Are you couphing up mucus?

Do you smoke?

Does your chest ever feel tight?

Have you ever had a pulmonary function test? This is a test that you have to breath into a machine for to measure the amount of air in your lungs.

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Reply to Vicky B's Post: I get shortness of breath..and doctor has said chronic bronchitis...
yes i cough up mucus everyday
yes i smoke
yes chest feels tight at times
yes I have had a pulmonary test done they were looking for ashma..that was back in febuary nothing done since but antibiotics

The number one MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do right now is to quit smoking. I'm sure your doctor has already told you this. The smoke you inhale is damaging your lungs so that they cannot heal and fight the infection causing your chronic bronchitis.

The good news is is that if you do quit smoking your lungs can begin to heal and you will be less likely to develop lung cancer. There are ways to help you quit smoking. Your doctor is a good resource for this and I would be glad to help you explore this option.

Your back pain could possibly be muscle strain from coughing so much. Your fatigue is most likely your body being tired from fighting the bronchitis.

If you are seeing a general practice doctor and feel you need another opinion, try to see an internist or a pulmonary (lung) specialist.

Is there any way I can help you further?

Vicky B. RN

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Relist: I still need help.
so the lung nodules are nothing to worry about and that if more are found then what does that mean?

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