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Question: My wife has had a cold for a number of weeks and finally went to the doctor.Her cough produces phlegm and it isnt a constant cough. Her doctor ordered a chest ex-ray and it revealed a small ring like item on the xray between the 3rd and 4th rib where she has had pain for some time. She now needs a CT scan and is scared to death that she may have cancer,which I am sure that it could be a possibility but I am trying to calm her down and wait for the results. She is a former smoker ,light smoker for a short period.
Brief Answer:
CT and fibrobronchoscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
Based on the history you've mentioned, a chronic cough in a smoker patient should be examined further. If she were my patient i would also recommend a CT with i/v contrast.
If the result is negative than the next step would be :
Fibrobronchoscopy for thorough evaluation of the airways.
I can understand your concern, but it's better to know the disease first as it'll not only provide the peace of mind but also will help to cure it faster.
I wish your wife a very good health.
Feel free to ask further.
Dr.Jolanda
CT and fibrobronchoscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
Based on the history you've mentioned, a chronic cough in a smoker patient should be examined further. If she were my patient i would also recommend a CT with i/v contrast.
If the result is negative than the next step would be :
Fibrobronchoscopy for thorough evaluation of the airways.
I can understand your concern, but it's better to know the disease first as it'll not only provide the peace of mind but also will help to cure it faster.
I wish your wife a very good health.
Feel free to ask further.
Dr.Jolanda
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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