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On Prednisone For Organized Pnemionai, Shortness Of Breath, Hoarse Throat. All Tests Normal. Detected No Lung Cancer. Opinion?
iv'e been on 50mg of prednisone for 2 weeks and haven't gained any weight.i lost about 4 pounds prior to taking the prednisone.i am on it for organized pnemionai also have shortness of breath,hoarse throat.i have been this way for 4 months now and my family dr. and lung specialest can't figure out what is wrong with me.i also had a bronchialscope done .every test says there is no lung cancer which is a good thing but don't sem to be getting any better,was wondering if you know why?
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
Hello, in a person with lung problems and weight loss, lung cancer is the first diagnosis to consider.Besides bronchoscopy ,to rule out lung cancer is needed CT-Scan.¿Has been made CT-Scan?.If CT-Scan is normal, your doctor should continue to investigate about other pathologies that cause shortness of breath,hoarse throat and weight loss(for example pharynx or
larynx pathologies).I wish you good health.
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