A member asked:

Smoker quit 10 mos ago.. chronic dry cough 2 mos rt chest pain and rt upper back pain 2 clear chest x ray and 1 clear chest ct scan.. runs 5km a day.. lung cancer?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

COPD: Discuss pulmonary testing with your physician. Inhalers to control the cough may be helpful. COPD is common among smokers.

Answered 8/13/2020

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Pulmonologist: Any cough lasting longer than 2 weeks warrants an evaluation, preferably by a chest doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 8/17/2020

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