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  • 27 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm noticing this unusual sound coming from my left lung when I breathe deeply, and it makes my left side vibrate. It goes away after I cough, but I'm still concerned. I've had three X-rays and those came back normal. I also did spirometry, and that was normal too. I'm a smoker, and my recent hemoglobin level was 17.90, RBS was 5.81, and PCV was 51.80. Is this something I should be worried about? Am I okay?

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

Dr Chandra P

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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Raised hemoglobin in the reports. Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

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