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2018-04-08 13:50:57
If i gone undergo severe coughing problems since last 1 month then is it a sign of lung cancer or pneumonia. What should i do i m very confused
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Get a chest xray and pft test and follow up with a chest physician

Answered2018-04-12 12:35:05

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Please see a doctor preferably a pulmonologist/ chest physician who can evaluate you throughly and order appropriate tests of required.

Answered2018-04-09 13:11:09

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray and pulmonary function test which is needed for the diagnosis. Consult a pulmonologist for the same

Answered2018-04-08 14:06:31

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