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A member asked:
Hi! sometimes i feel pain in my lungs. i smoke. why do my lungs hurt? what can it be? do i need to visit a doctor?
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Any number of things: It is impossible to diagnose this vague pain over the internet, but your smoking makes lung cancer a significant concern. You need an exam, imaging, and proper history done by a doctor.
Answered 10/4/2016
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