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I am 36 have a chronic cough with mucus. i gave up smoking several months ago and am terrified about why it hasnt gone and whether it is lung cancer.?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See a doctor: A chronic cough with mucus is usually due to bronchitis. However, you should see a health care provider.
Answered 8/13/2012
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Unlikely: At 36 yr old cancer will not be the first diagnosis, glad you stopped smoking , cancer of lung is very rare at your age. See your doctor after examination he will get a chest x-ray.Most likely you have bronchitis, or even pneumonia will treat you with a course of antibiotics with cough syrup.
Answered 9/18/2012
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