Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Signs and symptoms of lung cancer

lung cancer symptoms and signs

Signs and symptoms of lung cancer will only occur when the abnormal growth of cells was more severe towards a more advanced stage, and this will take many years since the beginning of its development. There's even a possibility did not show any specific signs and symptoms, but only visible if the X-ray done. But if some of the signs and symptoms below when perceived, should immediately see a doctor:

  1.  Old coughing in people smoking
  2.  Difficulty breathing (shortness of breath)
  3.  Cough out blood (even though small amounts)
  4.  Frequent lung infections (pneumonia or bronchitis)
  5.  The presence of chest pain, shoulder and back section
  6.  Change from the usual voice
  7. Cough for more than 2 weeks in people who do not smoke
  8. Others, such as difficulty swallowing, neck and face appeared swollen, decreased appetite, weight loss, quickly tired or weak.