Lung Nodules & Bronchiectasis

STRUCTURAL

Clear follow-up for lung nodules and bronchiectasis.

Medimprove provides surveillance imaging for lung nodules on a defined schedule and long-term care for bronchiectasis in Buckhead, Atlanta, with high-resolution CT performed on-site.

Technologist reviewing a chest CT scan on a monitor at Medimprove

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What are they?

Two findings that need a clear plan.

A lung nodule is a small spot seen on a CT scan or chest X-ray, and most are benign. Bronchiectasis is a long-term widening of the airways that lets mucus build up and makes chest infections more likely. Both are usually found on imaging, and both need structured follow-up.

Lung nodules are often discovered by chance on a scan done for another reason. Whether a nodule needs monitoring, and how often, depends on its size, appearance and your risk factors, which is why a defined surveillance schedule matters.

Bronchiectasis can follow earlier infections or be linked to other conditions. The goal of treatment is to keep the airways clear and reduce flare-ups.

Talk to a specialist

(404) 647-6369 - answered 24 hours a day

Most new patients are seen within a week

Tuesday - Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM

371 East Paces Ferry Road NE, Buckhead, Atlanta

Symptoms

Signs and findings.

Lung nodules rarely cause symptoms and are usually found on imaging; bronchiectasis more often causes a daily cough with mucus and repeated chest infections.

IMAGING

A spot on a scan

A nodule noted on a CT or X-ray done for another reason.

IMAGING

A spot on a scan

A nodule noted on a CT or X-ray done for another reason.

COUGH

Daily cough with mucus

A productive cough that is present most days.

COUGH

Daily cough with mucus

A productive cough that is present most days.

INFECTIONS

Repeated chest infections

Infections that recur or take a long time to clear.

INFECTIONS

Repeated chest infections

Infections that recur or take a long time to clear.

BREATHING

Breathlessness or wheeze

Shortness of breath or wheezing, particularly during flare-ups.

BREATHING

Breathlessness or wheeze

Shortness of breath or wheezing, particularly during flare-ups.

CT scanner suite with a technologist and patient

Diagnosis

Imaging on a defined schedule.

Lung nodules and bronchiectasis are assessed with high-resolution CT, performed on-site at Medimprove, with follow-up scans scheduled at defined intervals and lung function testing to measure how the airways are working.

Having imaging and lung testing in the same building means follow-up visits are quicker and results can be compared side by side.

HRCT + quantitative analysis

Surveillance schedule

Spirometry

Lung volumes

How it works

From first call to treatment plan.

01

Review your scan

Your pulmonologist reviews existing imaging and your risk factors.

01

Review your scan

Your pulmonologist reviews existing imaging and your risk factors.

02

Set a schedule

A follow-up plan matched to the finding.

02

Set a schedule

A follow-up plan matched to the finding.

03

Follow up

Repeat imaging on schedule, compared side by side.

03

Follow up

Repeat imaging on schedule, compared side by side.

Treatment options

A plan for follow-up and airway care.

Care for lung nodules centres on surveillance imaging on the right schedule and referral when a nodule needs further evaluation; bronchiectasis care focuses on airway clearance, treating infections promptly and preventing flare-ups.

NODULES

Surveillance imaging

Follow-up CT scans at defined intervals based on the nodule and your risk.

NODULES

Surveillance imaging

Follow-up CT scans at defined intervals based on the nodule and your risk.

NODULES

Further evaluation

Coordinated referral when a nodule needs biopsy or specialist review.

NODULES

Further evaluation

Coordinated referral when a nodule needs biopsy or specialist review.

BRONCHIECTASIS

Airway clearance

Techniques and devices that help clear mucus from the airways.

BRONCHIECTASIS

Airway clearance

Techniques and devices that help clear mucus from the airways.

BRONCHIECTASIS

Flare-up care

Prompt treatment of infections and a plan to reduce how often they happen.

BRONCHIECTASIS

Flare-up care

Prompt treatment of infections and a plan to reduce how often they happen.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What should I expect at my first visit to a pulmonologist?

Do I need a referral to see a pulmonologist?

What lung tests are done on-site at Medimprove?

Tests & services

How we test and treat it.

Consultation with a specialist

Talk through your symptoms, history, and options directly with a pulmonologist or sleep specialist.

Lung function testing

Pulmonary function testing to measure how well your lungs take in and release air.

CT scan of your lungs

An imaging appointment to see exactly what’s happening in your lungs, reviewed with a doctor.

Get a clear follow-up plan.

High-resolution CT on-site, with results reviewed by a pulmonologist.