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  5. I'm really concerned about my lung health because I've been a smoker for several years. I'm wondering what kind of tests I should get to make sure everything is okay. Could you give me some advice on this?

I'm really concerned about my lung health because I've been a smoker for several years. I'm wondering what kind of tests I should get to make sure everything is okay. Could you give me some advice on this?

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I'm really concerned about my lung health because I've been a smoker for several years. I'm wondering what kind of tests I should get to make sure everything is okay. Could you give me some advice on this?

Chest x-ray pa view,biopsy,FNAC of the lump is advised to the patient and a surgery opinion is also advised.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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