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If someone has smoking history and he needs xray or ct scan of the lungs then is the radiation from these imaging tests ads cumulative risk? (Smoking risk + imaging rafiatiom risk)
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Don't go for x-ray and CT scan unless suggested by doctor
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Dr. Emad Mohammed
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Taking one X-ray will not cause enough harm than you smoking for years. If there is a absolute necessary to get x ray and CT scan for the purpose of diagnosis it should be done.
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