A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with emphysema one month ago. ( my urticaria and asthma actually caused emphysema according to the doctor) and emphysema patient has higher risk of getting lung cancer. should i do cancer test every year?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

I can see the urticaria and asthma as symptoms of the same underlying "allergic" genetic pattern. I wouldn't describe them as causing the other, just being part of the same collection of disorders. I don't see any evidence that they cause cancer. I would wonder if you had a gene defect leading to alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency if you have emphysema at your age.

Answered 8/26/2022

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more