How to test yourself for lung cancer?
My uncle passed away from lung cancer, and I've been a smoker for many years. I'm really anxious about it now. How can one test themselves or get screened for lung cancer?
My uncle passed away from lung cancer, and I've been a smoker for many years. I'm really anxious about it now. How can one test themselves or get screened for lung cancer?
Please keep a calm mind and do not panic. You cannot test this yourself at home. If you have any worries, please visit a good doctor who can guide you to get a proper chest X-ray or CT scan done safely.
Haan na, thinking about such big illnesses is so scary. But please don't try to look for symptoms online and stress yourself. Go to a proper doctor and they will tell you if any scan is actually needed.
There are absolutely no self-tests or apps that can detect lung cancer. It requires clinical screening like low-dose CT scans, especially for heavy smokers. If you are having chronic cough or breathing issues, book a consultation with a pulmonologist right away.
For normal cough, we can take tulsi and honey at home, but for serious things like lung checkups, only a doctor can help. If you have persistent coughing with blood or severe chest pain, you must go to a hospital immediately.
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I used to cough a lot and worry, but it was just acid reflux from my spicy food cravings! However, you can't test for serious lung issues at home. Go to a proper physician, get your chest checked with a stethoscope, and let them guide you.
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