Something's going on with my lungs...??

So, here’s the deal—my sister went in for a lung scan a few days ago, and they found this little spot, about the size of a pea. They actually ran the scans three separate times now, and it shows up every single time. The weirdest part? Two different doctors couldn't even tell you what they were looking at. They ruled out smoking, since that usually leaves deposits *on* the lungs rather than inside them, but still... I'm pretty freaked out. She’s heading back to the doctor tomorrow to get a referral for more testing. Does anyone know which hospital in the US is the top tier for pulmonary stuff? I want her seeing the absolute best specialists—not just some local clinic doctors who probably haven't seen anything like this in their entire careers. 😲 😲

Has anyone dealt with something like this before, or does anyone have a gut feeling about what it could be?

Thanks in advance for any help

Could we be looking at a primary tuberculosis process here? Honestly, don't panic just yet—that doesn't automatically mean she's got TB. How old is your sister, and has she been dealing with any actual symptoms lately?

She’s 22, and she's been dealing with chronic allergies and sinus issues for a long time—if there's even any connection there, who knows.

I’m quoting her regarding the symptoms here:

I can't catch my breath unless I really force it; it just stops halfway through every time. There's this constant pressure, too—it feels like someone is sitting right on my chest, or like I've got a couple of cinder blocks resting on my lungs. And since yesterday, it's started to feel a bit sharp, like a stabbing sensation.

Honestly, they should probably just go see a pulmonologist at the Knicks or over at OB. Without actually seeing an X-ray, it's super tough to say for sure what's going on—it's all just guesswork at this point. But based on those symptoms? I'd bet my bottom dollar it's most likely some kind of inflammation.

Thanks so much, this really means a lot to me... 👍

And honestly, I highly doubt I'd look particularly stunning in an X-ray photo taken with a cheap point-and-shoot 🙂