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Have Growth On Vocal Cord, Coughing. History Of Smoking. Possible Thickening Of Swallowing Tube
hi im a 49yr old male ex smoker now for 3 years i have what may be a growth on my left vocal cord which prevents this from closing or working properly and have been like this for 20 weeks i amd coughing all the time, ive also been told i have possible thicking of the swallowing tube but has not been explained to me why as i am having a gasto examination comming up
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
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A growth needs biopsy / possibly excision biopsy – especially in a smoker. That is the only way to diagnose, for sure…
Regurgitation / reflux (as rom achalasia, hiatus hernia) is a common cause of chronic cough / hence the need for Gastroenterological evaluation
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
A growth needs biopsy / possibly excision biopsy – especially in a smoker. That is the only way to diagnose, for sure…
Regurgitation / reflux (as rom achalasia, hiatus hernia) is a common cause of chronic cough / hence the need for Gastroenterological evaluation
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
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