- Male
- 23 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm a 23-year-old and have been dealing with a cough and haemoptysis for the last six years. They found a cavity in the right upper lobe of my lung, and the doctor said it's not repairable and recommended I see a specialist in CTVS. Could you help me understand what this means and what I should expect? I'm feeling quite worried about the situation.
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check for TB and cancerous
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Consult a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
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