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Case #3 -
A 62-year-old man complains of worsening cough since three months

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
3.) What are the predisposing factors for lung cancer?

Predisposing factors for lung cancer: cigarette smoking, passive smoke exposure, preexisting lung disease, exposure to industrial compounds such as asbestos or arsenic. Identify family history of lung cancer.
 
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