A member asked:

Bad lower back pain chest tightness dry persistent cough.when i exhale i cough.wheezing.i'm a smoker.i was told it's bronchitis but is the back pain

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Persistent back pain: without explanation should always be checked for blood clots in the lung or disc disease. As a smoker, cancer should always be a possibility in the back of your mind. Coupled with the dry persistent cough, you really need to have a healthcare provider give you X-rays of both your lungs and your spine to rule out mass or COPD, then get a contrast CT of the lungs to rule out blood clot. Good luc

Answered 1/28/2018

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