I was told I have a fat pad in lower right lobe of lung. I was wondering how this may affect your health? Ive had a lot of coughing and mucus in past six weeks. Have been to Dr. and was diagnosed with bronchitis. Then went to urgent care because of wheezing. They said their was no sign of pneumonia or bronchitis. But Im still coughing and short of breath at times? Im confused as to where the coughing is from and wheezing in chest?
HI, I had gone through your questions, and understand your concerns. First fat pad seen in your X-ray or CT scan is not the cause for your coughing and breathlessness. This will not cause you any complication or illness. From your history I understand that you get cough, mucus production, shortness of breath and wheezing since 6 weeks, and X-ray ruled out pneumonia. You haven't mentioned your age and whether you are/were a smoker. Also, you had any previous history of similar symptoms. 2 probabilities are 1) allergic bronchitis or asthma, if you had similar symptoms in the past or other allergic symptoms. 2) chronic bronchitis or COPD if you are above 35 and a smoker. Depends on the condition you will need treatment with nebulizers, inhalers (bronchi dilators and sometimes containing steroids) or a combination), antibiotics (if signs of infection like colored mucus, fever, raised WBC count etc.), and may be a short course of oral steroids. In both conditions there will be excess mucus production and narrowing of airways which cause wheezing. The treatment I mentioned will take care of both. You might have to continue some tablets or inhalers for long time. Hope I have answered your queries. Thanks for using Chat Doctor>