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Quit Tobacco

Prolonged use of tobacco causes cancer in the esophagus, trachea, and oropharynx, heart diseases, stroke, and lung diseases like emphysema, pneumonia, and bronchitis. Quitting tobacco reduces the development of several diseases in the body. After quitting tobacco, within one to nine months, coughing and shortness of breath get decreased. Lungs and airways become clear without mucus and infections. Chances of getting coronary heart disease get reduced. You can try to use nicotine replacement therapy and some relaxation techniques.

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Query: Hello doctor, I had mucus from the throat, and it had minor blood in it. I went to the ER, and the blood pressure was 190/110. The doctors told the bleeding had to do with the blood pressure as the bleeding stopped as soon as blood pressure reducing pills were given orally. I had blood tests done to...  Read Full »


Dr. Mohammed Parvez

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your reports you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they are normal. I am glad that despite very high blood pressure you have ended up having only minor bleeding, which I believe, was a warning sign. I would reco...  Read Full »

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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

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