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Can Lung Cancer Cause Persistent Cold And Cough?
Question: I think I have lung cancer because I was sick with a cold two weeks ago and I still have a tickly annoying cough that is productive. I smoke am I probably dying of Lung cancer ð·
Brief Answer:
post viral/infectious cough, lung cancer not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Lung cancer does not usually occur at your age, 27. It is more common in older persons.
This means that you are not likely dying of lung cancer
There is a condition called post viral/infectious cough, where a cough occurs after the other cough/cold symptoms have resolved.
This can last up to 6 weeks in some persons.
Post viral/infectious cough is common. The exact appropriate treatment is not known but you can try an antihistamine decongestant combination since the tickling is likely due to mucus at the back of the throat.
Antihistamine/decongestant combinations such as benadryl d, claritine d, allegra d, zyrtec d-- help with mucus and the associated cough
I hope this helps
post viral/infectious cough, lung cancer not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Lung cancer does not usually occur at your age, 27. It is more common in older persons.
This means that you are not likely dying of lung cancer
There is a condition called post viral/infectious cough, where a cough occurs after the other cough/cold symptoms have resolved.
This can last up to 6 weeks in some persons.
Post viral/infectious cough is common. The exact appropriate treatment is not known but you can try an antihistamine decongestant combination since the tickling is likely due to mucus at the back of the throat.
Antihistamine/decongestant combinations such as benadryl d, claritine d, allegra d, zyrtec d-- help with mucus and the associated cough
I hope this helps
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