Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have had a bad cough for around 6 weeks and my ribs are so painful now so i have seen a dr and havind xray tomorrow but i think i have cancer as i smoke.only two years ago i was told i would die within the next few months if i didnt stop drinking as i was a alcoholic ,i gave up the booze on my own within 4 days of hearing that so i cant go through this again.im not strong enough anymore.i know i would just give up.
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are active smoker, your current symptoms are mostly due to bronchitis or lung infection or lung cancer. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You will need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and other supportive drugs. In any case, you need to quit smoking as soon as possible. You can enroll in deaddiction center for smoking cessation. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are active smoker, your current symptoms are mostly due to bronchitis or lung infection or lung cancer. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You will need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and other supportive drugs. In any case, you need to quit smoking as soon as possible. You can enroll in deaddiction center for smoking cessation. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.