When to See the Doctor
Lung cancer is often diagnosed when investigating symptoms related to its spread. The primary, original lung tumor can cause respiratory symptoms, such as a chronic cough or repeated bouts of pneumonia. Heart failure, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and other diseases can mimic the effects of a lung tumor and all can have the following symptoms that require medical attention:
- A cough that doesn't seem to improve and may persist for a long time.
- Shortness of breath.
- Chronic hoarseness.
- Wheezing or a whistling sound when breathing.
- Coughing up blood or sputum tinged with blood.
- Chest pain.
- Repeated bouts of bronchitis or pneumonia.
- Generalized fatigue.
- Loss of appetite accompanied by weight loss.
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