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Do i have lung cancer ? i only coughed up a little bit of phlegm with streaks of blood. ive had chest pain since last year and ive had bronchitis last month but ive been coughing since may, please help

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Consult: Your chronic cough may be caused by a number of conditions. The chronic phlegm production is most likely caused by an infection. A Work up may include imaging, labs and a culture of the sputum.A virtual consultation with healthtap may be useful.

Answered 7/11/2019

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A member asked:

Do i have lung cancer ? i only coughed up a little bit of phlegm with streaks of blood. ive had chest pain since last year and ive had bronchitis last month but ive been coughing since may, please help

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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