I am 38 year old female. For the past few months am having to spit thick clear mucus almost every morning and has to do throat clearing. I have a feeling there is something blocking in my throat.And at times I also have upper back ache. When I have fever there is severe chest congestion and takes weeks for my normal voice to come back. Is it cancer doctor?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of cancer is less. Possibility of viral bronchitis is more. Viral infection is causing sore throat and bronchitis is causing cough, chest congestion etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (pulmonary function test). Chest x-ray is must rule out lung infection and cancer. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about lung cancer. PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Don't worry, you will be alright. Don't worry about cancer. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.