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Can drs hear indications of lung cancer through stethoscope?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Lung cancer can not be diagnosed by listening to the lungs with a stethoscope.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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