| Lung cancer is a very serious cancer that affects | | | | whistling sound when you breathe in. This is an |
| many people and their families. Currently, it is the | | | | important symptom that most people miss and is likely |
| leading cause of death in the United States. You can | | | | to occur with the chronic cough. |
| mitigate some of the risks associate with this type of | | | | The last symptom to look for is pain. It could be a dull, |
| cancer, such as smoking, chemicals, and asbestos. | | | | sharp, or stabbing pain in the chest area. It could also |
| However, it is also important to know the symptoms. | | | | be a headache with swelling in the face. If a tumor is |
| Symptoms of lung cancer will vary from person to | | | | present, there may be pain or swelling in the arm, |
| person. But, there are some symptoms that are noted | | | | should, or neck, or weakening of hand muscles. |
| across all stages. The main symptom is a chronic | | | | Knowing your body and signs is important. When you |
| cough. This can be a new cough or a change to an | | | | notice something different, it is best to head for the |
| existing persistent cough. Also, it can be a dry cough | | | | doctor. Early detection is the key for battling any type |
| or one that produces phlegm. | | | | of cancer. Knowing the symptoms of lung cancer can |
| Another symptom is a change in your breathing. It | | | | ensure that you get treatment at the earliest possible |
| could be a shortness of breath or a wheezing or | | | | stage. |