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I had a cough prblm from past many years and gone through the esr test and the result is 31 and i am an active smoker now what shuld i do next?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

You expect it!: You want to quit smoking asap. Discuss CRP and LDL level with your doc. Esr result is somewhat high - therefore have a thorough history taking by your doc. Maybe something else is going on?

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I had a cough prblm from past many years and gone through the esr test and the result is 31 and i am an active smoker now what shuld i do next?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

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