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Could It Be Something Serious Like Lung Cancer If The Cough Recurred After Taking Antibiotics Or Is It Just Anxiety?
Hi, I had the flu on December 7th through the 17th. I coughed after that, so the doc prescribed me a Z-pack which I took. She said the X-ray didn't show bronchitis, but to be safe she would give the antibiotic. It seemed to help, but now the cough and phlegm returned. It is sometimes clear and sometimes yellow. I walked in the cool weather and that seemed to bother me,as I started to cough. Any idea what the problem is? I have anxiety and some times get scared of the worst. I keep thinking it's lung cancer. Please help.
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hi welcome to hcm
i am a pulmonologist iwill try toanswer ur query
it could be chronic bronchitis or non resolving pneumonia which will be resolved. with ur symptoms it is least likely a lung cancer
i would advise u to visit a pulmonologist for further evaluation
hope u get well soon
i am a pulmonologist iwill try toanswer ur query
it could be chronic bronchitis or non resolving pneumonia which will be resolved. with ur symptoms it is least likely a lung cancer
i would advise u to visit a pulmonologist for further evaluation
hope u get well soon
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