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I Have Smoked For 10 Years And Now Have A Cough & Could, Is It A Sign Of Virus ?
ive smoked for 10 years and now have a cough could i have cancer i have had a cough for 4 weeks now atfirst i had green phlem then i had a temp now i have a cough with paler flem,i dont seem to be getting any better.ive smoked for 10 years,my doc said ive had a virus i think ive had a chest infection or i have cancer im 26
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Hi.. You probably may not having a cancer, but I do agree that you may be having an infection.. And the type of infection can only be diagnosed by a smear/culture test on the sputum.. Thie sputum test is advisable.. You may antibiotics for treatment if necessary, in the mean time, steam inhalation and expectorant syrups are helpful...
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i would advise you to consult a chest physician. Get a xray chest and a sputum examinatioan as you have to also rule out tuberculosis. Eat healthy, avoid smoking. I hope i have answered your query. Take care
i would advise you to consult a chest physician. Get a xray chest and a sputum examinatioan as you have to also rule out tuberculosis. Eat healthy, avoid smoking. I hope i have answered your query. Take care
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