| Lung cancer is the biggest side effect of smoking | | | | The third symptom is coughing up blood. This is by far |
| cigarettes. Since it's deadly it's important to recognize | | | | the most severe of the three. If the surface of the |
| all the early signs and symptoms of lung cancer. | | | | tumor bleeds, you will cough up blood-tinged mucous. |
| The first symptom is constant coughing. The lining of | | | | This final symptom should be taken very seriously. You |
| the air passages contain sensitive nerves. There | | | | need to see a doctor as soon as possible if this ever |
| purpose is to protect the airways from any foreign | | | | happens to you. |
| substance like dirt, dust, blood or a tumor. By stimulating | | | | After you have been diagnosed with having lung |
| the cough reflex, these nerves help the body get rid of | | | | cancer, the next concern is how quickly it my spread. |
| particles, therefore keeping the airways clean. If a | | | | This called the doubling speed and is important in |
| tumor develops near the airways passages, coughing | | | | determining which stage you're in. This will determine |
| will be the primary symptom. Coughing is usually the | | | | how much time you have to receive treatment. This is |
| primarily symptom in 20-80 percent of cancer cases. | | | | especially important in small cell lung cancer, since it |
| The second symptom is wheezing. This is the sound | | | | tends to spread more rapidly. If you're experiencing |
| that is produced as air tries to pass through an airway | | | | any of these symptoms visit your doctor right away. |
| that is partially blocked. Tumors usually produce | | | | He'll be able to give you all the information on the best |
| localized wheezing that's heard on the side of the | | | | treatment options to fit your individual needs. |
| chest where the tumor is located. | | | | |