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hi 22yrs ago i had two thirds of my right lung removed due to a carcanoid tumor evet since i have sufferd with regular chest infections. last week i had another only this time during in coughing.i coughed up a nylon suture i was wondering if this could be the cause of my regular infections. regards len

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That sounds like a visit to your G.P.

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I'd go and see the experts Len, try your GP first.

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pollyjj

Doctors straight away I would say.

polly

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len333

have already done that didnt seem that much botherd

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libbygood

Something dosn't sound right, not good at all

Libby

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this sounds like a dissolveable stitch, but please get check out

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len333

i think it would have dissolved in the past 22yrs. thankyou all anyway regards len.

Len, what about ringing the BLF helpline - they might be able to give you some medical advise. TAD x

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len333

good idea thanks

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