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However, the prevalence of alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drug dependence among those who smoke premium cigars is higher than for those who do not use any tobacco products

A physical examination using a stethoscope to listen to your lungs for signs of fluid Blood tests to check your white blood cell count Bronchoscopy in more serious cases your doctor may use a bronchoscope which is an instrument that has a light and camera at the end of it obtain a closer look at the airways of your lungs Chest X-Ray or CT chest if the X-ray shows fluid around your lungs, she may do a procedure called a pleural fluid culture, where a sample of fluid is taken to test for infection Pulse oximetry measures the amount of oxygen in your blood Sputum culture tests a sample of your sputum (mucus)

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however, some suggested triggers for this condition include an overly sensitive immune system or colon