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I’ve been Coughing

2018-05-01 03:52:54
I’ve been coughing, and I smoke could this be lung cancer ? I don’t have any other symptoms but cough
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Do not ignore coughing, get urself examined.
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Quit smoking.

Answered2018-05-09 04:28:45

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May be if you are heavy and long-term smoker???

Answered2018-05-01 05:04:16

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Persistent cough could be one of the early warning signs of cancer, but it could also be a symptom for chest infection , allergy or many other things.... Better to get evaluated

Answered2018-05-01 04:18:24

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