Dr. Muhammad Uzair Ali
Medical oncology
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Hello doctor,
I get hemoptysis when I get a cold and cough. It has happened six to seven times in the last eight years. Also, I have back pain around the shoulder blades. I have smoked previously for 20 years. I got a chest X-ray, CT scan, and bronchoscopy done. All the tests are clear. However, blood is coming from the right nostril occasionally. When I forcefully cough, it feels like a cough filled with blood from my chest. Previously I have taken the tablet Trenaxa 500 mg. Kindly advise what to do to ensure I do not develop cancer.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
It is least likely that someone with a clear CT scan and bronchoscopy will have lung cancer. So please be assured for now.
The blood may be epistaxis if it originates from the nostril. You should have an ENT evaluation to rule that out. No other investigations are required to rule out lung cancer in the given scenario.
Finally, if symptoms develop when you develop a cold and cough, you can manage it by using remedies for the cold and cough so that it does not recur.
Hope it helps.
Thank you and take care.
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