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What Are The Symptoms Of Lung Cancer?
Question: I am a smoker and have discomfort in my chest when I cough. What are the symptons of lung cancer?
Brief Answer:
Symptoms of lung cancer listed, but should be suspected last
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I would be more than happy to list all the symptoms of lung cancer for your reference sir:
+Long lasting cough
+Cough that does not respond to any medications or therapy
+Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
+Lethargy
+Weakness
+Poor tolerance for physical activity
+Hoarseness of voice
+Weight loss
+Loss of appetite
+Blood in sputum
+Chest pain
+Wheezing
+Headaches
and a few others.
Discomfort in the chest does not always point towards lung cancer, and can be anything from a gastric issue, to a simple lung infection or inflammation (e.g. bronchitis). So I would suggest a visit to your doctor for a blood profile along with a chest X-ray to find the cause for your presentation sir.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
Symptoms of lung cancer listed, but should be suspected last
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I would be more than happy to list all the symptoms of lung cancer for your reference sir:
+Long lasting cough
+Cough that does not respond to any medications or therapy
+Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
+Lethargy
+Weakness
+Poor tolerance for physical activity
+Hoarseness of voice
+Weight loss
+Loss of appetite
+Blood in sputum
+Chest pain
+Wheezing
+Headaches
and a few others.
Discomfort in the chest does not always point towards lung cancer, and can be anything from a gastric issue, to a simple lung infection or inflammation (e.g. bronchitis). So I would suggest a visit to your doctor for a blood profile along with a chest X-ray to find the cause for your presentation sir.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
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