I'm a bit worried because my test results showed high hemoglobin and PCV levels. I'm a regular smoker and recently I've been having issues with breathing, occasional chest pain, and a persistent cough. Can you help me understand what this might mean?

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usually smokers will have high hemoglobin than normal. do a chest xray for his other symptoms

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