Al-Marsad newspaper: Although lung cancer does not usually show symptoms in the early stages of the disease, warning signs can be noticed as the condition progresses.
Most symptoms of lung cancer appear in how a person breathes and how effectively they breathe. Among the most prominent symptoms of lung cancer that you should pay attention to are persistent shortness of breath and a cough that does not change after two to three weeks.
A cough can be a symptom of many other conditions, and therefore, it will be important to be able to distinguish between a normal cough and a cough that may be a symptom of lung cancer, according to the British newspaper (The Sun).
Attention should be paid to a cough that affects an individual and does not end after two or three weeks, which gets worse with time, because it may be a cause for concern, as well as coughing up blood.
The type of cough can vary based on the patient, but in some cases, a lung cancer cough may be accompanied by wheezing (wheezing breathing) or a rattle and hoarseness.
The severity of the cough cannot be judged by the sound it makes, so if it persists for a long time, you should make an appointment with your doctor.
Other symptoms of lung cancer include:
• Frequent chest infections
• coughing up blood
Aching or pain when breathing or coughing
• Constant tiredness or lack of energy
• Anorexia
• Unexplained weight loss