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34/m - clear chest x-ray but still coughing up tiny amounts of blood 3-4x's a week. slight loss in weight. is this lung cancer related? xsmoker

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Non cancer: Your cough is not due to cancer. You mayhave a postnasal drip which is responsible for your cough. Use salt water nose drops four times daily and congratulations on becoming an ex smoker.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Matthew Cooper answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Coughing blood: This is unlikely to be cancer but nonetheless needs to be followed up with your physician and possibly a lung specialist.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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A member asked:

34/m - clear chest x-ray but still coughing up tiny amounts of blood 3-4x's a week. slight loss in weight. is this lung cancer related? xsmoker

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Matthew Cooper answered

Dr Ali agreed

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