For Pulmonologist

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1. What screening or x-ray methods will you use?
2. Will I be exposed to harmful substances?
3. How long will it take to obtain the results?
4. Who will explain my screening results to me?
5. What is a lung biopsy?
6. How will you conduct the biopsy? Is it painful?
7. Will I need to have anesthesia for the biopsy?
8. Will a biopsy require an overnight hospital stay?
9. How do you read a biopsy?
10. Am I more susceptible to diseases such as bronchitis?
11. Why am I short of breath?
12. Are there exercises to help me regain my breathing capacity?
13. How will we know if the treatment is working?
14. Am I at risk for a relapse?
15. Will I be able to continue work/school?
16. Are there any alternative treatment options?