Symptoms of lung cancer.. An early sign that warns of the disease

Although lung cancer does not tend to show symptoms until after it has progressed, some doctors report that one of the early signs that patients can feel, especially at night, is difficulty breathing.

The Express quoted Dr. Deborah Lee as saying that one of the first signs associated with lung cancer is feeling short of breath.

She added: "Feeling short of breath is a very unpleasant and often frightening experience, it is a symptom that can appear suddenly or gradually over weeks or months."

And while there are some obvious activities that can leave you panting, normal everyday things may also trigger these symptoms in lung cancer patients, even if it's getting dressed in the morning.

And she continued, "It was noted that some patients at first had difficulties in breathing and felt suffocated, and some had a cough or pain when inhaling and exhaling. Usually, shortness of breath goes away at rest."

She noted that certain times of the day can make symptoms worse, especially at night when the patient is trying to lie down to sleep, and it is usually best for lung cancer patients to sleep on a prop or even in a chaise longue.

At the same time, she noted that shortness of breath caused by lung cancer may also be a sign of other types of cancer, such as lymphoma, or a sign of any other disease with the same symptoms, and therefore anyone should go to the doctor for the necessary tests in case they feel shortness of breath. breathing.

According to the NHS, the

main symptoms of lung cancer

include:

  • A prolonged cough that gets worse.

  • coughing up blood

  • Chest infections.

  • Aching or pain when breathing or coughing.

  • Constant feeling of tiredness.

  • Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss.

The doctor recommended quitting smoking because cigarettes cause about 70 per cent of lung cancers in the UK, with the need to follow a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

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