What causes both upper lobes to become infiltrated? Ive had a cough with phlem for two years now and my other pulmonologist just whatched me and treated me with steroids and inhalers. Since I havent gotten better, a new pulmonologist is going to take a biopsy.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Bilateral upper lobe infiltration is seen in following lung conditions. 1. Tuberculosis 2. Acidosis 3. Chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis 4. Silicosis 5. Pulmonary fibrosis. So to confirm the diagnosis you should get done bronchoscopic evaluation. This includes BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis and lung biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment of all This is different. So better to consult first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.