Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh
Cough is one of the most common early symptoms of lung cancer. A UK-based study revealed that about 0.2% of the people with a persistent cough for over three weeks were ultimately diagnosed with the disease. Watch out for any changes in a chronic cough.
If you feel exhausted and experience shortness of breath, it could be a possible symptom of lung cancer. Any sudden changes in your breathing pattern could show that your airways are being clogged up due to lung cancer.
Lung cancer may develop pain in body parts, such as the shoulders, chest, or back. Pay attention to the pain and properly describe — such as where it is localized or if you feel it everywhere — it to your doctor.
The early symptoms of lung cancer could also indicate changes in your voice. Many times, it has been seen that a simple cold leads to a hoarse voice and if it continues, it could be harmful.
If you experience drastic weight loss without any reason, it could be a sign of lung cancer. The cancer cells present in the body use energy, and that leads to unexplained weight loss.