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Metallic/blood taste when i cough but no blood or mucus i have reflux that goes up to throat. clear cxr in july. 36yo smoker. cld this b lung cancer?

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Dr. Stephen Berns answered

Might be: Please see your doctor. You may need additional diagnostic testing including endoscopy and ct scans.

Answered 11/19/2012

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A member asked:

Metallic/blood taste when i cough but no blood or mucus i have reflux that goes up to throat. clear cxr in july. 36yo smoker. cld this b lung cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Berns answered

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