John H. asked
I have been experiencing a metallic taste in my mouth and occasional blood in my sputum for the past 6 weeks. I have seen a dentist, ENT, and had an EGD and chest X-ray, all of which showed no significant issues. I am on omeprazole and Allegra, and I do not have a chronic cough. I am worried about lung cancer, especially since I have a gene mutation (APC) that increases cancer risk. What could be causing this blood in my sputum, and how can you be sure it's not lung cancer?
July 14th, 2023
Brittney P. answered
The blood in your sputum is most likely not due to lung cancer. It is more likely caused by a small ...
July 14th, 2023
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