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[|Human|] I had a thoracotomy/left upper lobectomy 5 years ago to remove a non cancerous mass. Ivery been having sob with exertion and really fatigued. My CT shows scarring of the lower lobe and atelectasis. I just had pft done and it showed mild obstruction and moderate restriction and reduced lung capacity. I also had swallow test done and shows large gastro esophageal reflux. My lung specialist said that I need surgery for the gerd. He thinks it will help and said if I don t do something soon I could have significant lung damage from it. Will this help my breathing problems?
[|AI|]  Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Chest CT is indicative of steady pathology in chronic form, taking proper care with respiratory exercises, avoidance of smoking will maintain it.* HERD surgery can help respiratory ailments to some extent only which are being contributed by it, otherwise basic lung problem would be there as such without any changes. Hope this clears your query. Welcome for further guidance. Regards.