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Recurring cough
After using corticosteroid is lung cancer related cough improve ?
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Yes, but for some extent.
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yes it does if its airways inflammation
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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8 yrs exp
Kakinada
It can improve
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and get evaluated
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It all depends upon the stage of Lung cancer.The cause must be treated. Steroids May improve, temperorily, but if cause is not treated, Cough will recurr.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saurabh Ojha
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8 yrs exp
Lucknow
It depends on what is the cause,if inflammation of airways then yes inhaled steroids and oral steroids short course can work , however there are other many causes and they also need to be addressed for maximum relief.take care
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