I'm 20 and have smoked for just a year, about 23 cigarettes a day. Recently, I've noticed some red streaks in my mucus when I wake up in the morning. Could this mean I have lung cancer? It's been really stressing me out.

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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3+ Yrs

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do a chest xray and proceed further

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been on montair fx for about 6 years to help with my asthma and rhinitis symptoms. Should I still be taking it or think about cutting back or stopping? Would really appreciate some advice on this.

Those are the common side effects of Ipill, due to excess hormonal content. Take rest. Drink plenty of oral fluids and focus on a good balanced diet.

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I've been dealing with a fever for about six weeks now. My doctor did a Mantoux test, which came back positive, and I started treatment for TB. The fever went away after four days, but now it's back. It spikes to 102 degrees around 3 PM and again after midnight. Is this something normal during TB treatment, or should I be concerned about it?

Stick to your treatment! Complete the full course! And just to be sure get an sputum AFB done if not done already! Next Steps Consult for further information and guidance

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I recently had an X-ray and it showed fibrosis scars in the upper part of both sides of my chest. I'm a bit worried and curious if there's any treatment available for these scars. Could you help me understand what my options might be and if there's anything specific I should know or do about them?

yes there is a treatment

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