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Is it necessary to take a yearly chest x-ray even after ten years of quitting smoking?
Query: Hi doctor, I was a chronic smoker, and I had quit smoking ten years ago. I used to smoke a pack for a day. My last chest X-ray was taken three years ago. But yearly chest X-ray is mandatory at my company's medical checkup. Do I need it now? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chest X-rays are beneficial to check for suspected lung or heart disease, especially for people over the age of 50. I understand your concern is about radiation exposure. However, the benefits outweigh the risks. The amount of radiation that you are exposed to during... Read Full »