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Anything to worry about? Please guide.

2025-06-30 06:46:05
Hey everyone, Here’s my history: I’m a 27-year-old male who smoked cigarettes for a total of five years (from 2020 to 2022 and again from 2024 to 2025). I recently quit smoking yesterday. I visited a pulmonologist in April 2025, where I underwent pulmonary function tests (PFT) and a chest X-ray. Both results were normal. I have a few questions: 1. Given that I smoked about 3 to 5 cigarettes a day for five years, is there a risk that I have developed cancer? 2. Should I get a low-dose CT scan? 3. Do I need to repeat the PFT? I tend to worry a bit, so I apologize for reaching out. Thanks! 😅
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Your apprehensions are not wrong. You have increased risk of having cancers as compared to non smoker. Although low dose ct is required or not can be discussed after consultation.
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Kindly consult

Answered2025-07-04 17:19:50

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Answer to all ur doubt-Quit smoking

Answered2025-07-02 09:34:15

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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Pl stop smoking. You can try nicotine therapy. Even one cigarette per day also can cause trouble. Pl consult.

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Cancer risk will always be there But that doesn't not mean you should start smoking again.... because continuing smoking will further increase the risk of cancer If you don't have symptoms,  and cxrpa is normal... you need not worry

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pls share your pft

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Cancer risk is there due to smoking, but not all smokers get cancer! No need of ct chest if xray is fine , unless u have symptoms

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