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Persistent dry cough. tickle in throat/chest. 26 year old male non smoker. what are chances of lung cancer?
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Depends on your othe: Fairly unlikely. Most likely post nasal drip, reflux or other benign condition. As persistent see your doc.
Answered 5/7/2018
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