Clear lungs vs COPD lungs?

[Coughcough]

Hi all,
New here, got a bit of fun for you for those who are interested (this is not homework) - take a look at the images attached.

One is a smoker with diagnosed COPD, a small centrilobular lesion is indicated by the white arrow.

The other two are mine, from an MRI scan I had done to investigate a chronic cough, radiologist says my lungs are 'clear'... but I think it looks eerily similar to the COPD example.

I'm interested in genuine opinions from anyone who might care to comment?
I figured a student doctor forum would be a good place to get a 'warts 'n all' opinion - don't worry I won't sue anyone.

Thanks in advance...

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[maxxor]

1. These are CT images.

2. The white arrow is pointing to a bronchus, a normal anatomic structure. It would be very odd for you to not have bronchi.

3. The example "smoker" may have bronchitis, but there's no real signs of emphysema on the image you showed us.

4. As stated previously, the provided images provided from your lungs look clear.

 

[dude1344]

Hi all,
New here, got a bit of fun for you for those who are interested (this is not homework) - take a look at the images attached.

One is a smoker with diagnosed COPD, a small centrilobular lesion is indicated by the white arrow.

The other two are mine, from an MRI scan I had done to investigate a chronic cough, radiologist says my lungs are 'clear'... but I think it looks eerily similar to the COPD example.

I'm interested in genuine opinions from anyone who might care to comment?
I figured a student doctor forum would be a good place to get a 'warts 'n all' opinion - don't worry I won't sue anyone.

Thanks in advance...

Please see your doctor for a medical opinion. Good luck.

 

[Arch Guillotti]

Closing, not the appropriate venue for medical advice.