Bringing the right things helps your doctor make the most of your visit.

Please bring

  • Previous CT scan images (CDs or films) and their reports
  • Lung function (PFT) reports, old and new
  • Other investigations — blood tests, echocardiogram, bronchoscopy or biopsy reports
  • A list of all your medicines, including herbal or Ayurvedic medicines
  • Oxygen details — your prescription, flow rate, hours of use each day, and recent readings

Think about your exposures

  • Birds or pigeons at home or nearby; feather pillows or quilts
  • Damp or mould at home
  • Your jobs over the years — dust, stone, construction, textiles, farming
  • Smoking, now or in the past
  • Anyone in your family with lung disease

Also helpful

  • Write down your questions beforehand.
  • Bring a family member or friend if you can.