{"id":24,"date":"2019-02-28T14:46:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T14:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/lunghealthcheck\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2023-10-02T12:34:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T12:34:35","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/lunghealthcheck\/about-the-lung-health-check\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Can I wear jewellery and clothing containing metal (such as a zip) for my CT scan?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t No\u00a0 as these will need to be removed.\u00a0\u00a0 Please avoid wearing jewellery and clothing containing metal (such as a zip)\n\t\t <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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Will I have to get undressed if I need a CT scan?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t For the majority of people you will not need to get undressed as the CT scan can be performed fully clothed.<\/p>\n

However, please avoid wearing jewellery and clothes containing metal (such as zips), as these will need to be removed.<\/p>\n

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I have a few questions about the Lung Health Check, who do I need to speak to?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t Please call the appointments line on 0161 529 0900 and the team will be able to assist.\n\t\t <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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How long will my Lung Health Check take?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t Approximately 20 minutes\n\t\t <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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Will I see a Doctor for my Lung Health Check?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t The Lung Health Check will be carried out by a Specialist Lung Nurse.\n\t\t <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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Do I have to come into hospital for my Lung Health Check?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t No, the Lung Health Check will be done in a community setting in a conveniently located location such as a supermarket car park\/football ground.\n\t\t <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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Will I have a CT Scan?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t You will only have an ultra-low dose CT scan if the findings from the Lung Health Check questionnaire determine you are at risk and need a CT scan.\n\t\t <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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If I have a CT scan how long will I have to wait for the results?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t The results will be sent to you within 4 weeks\n\t\t <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n \t\t \t\t\t \t\t<\/div><\/div><\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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