Symptoms Of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is one type of cancer that is dangerous and can cause death. As the name implies, this cancer attacks the respiratory organs, ie lungs. A smokers and people who frequently inhale pollutants such as textile factory workers have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with time and the number of cigarettes that had been spent.

Lung Cancer
Lung cancer usually originates from cells in the lung itself. But in a few cases, there is also a cancer originating from other organs that spread and invade into the lungs. Recognizing early symptoms of this cancer is very important in order to be dealt with quickly.

Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer usually does not cause signs and symptoms in the early stages. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer occurs only when the condition has worsened.

Signs and symptoms of lung cancer include:

     Persistent cough
     Changes in chronic cough
     Chest pain and the pain when coughing or laughing
     Shortness of breath and wheezing like an asthmatic
     Bloody sputum, change colors and more
     Often experience recurrent infections, such as pneumonia and bronchitis
     Voice hoarse / husky.
     Fingertip enlarged and sore
     Weight loss and loss of appetite
     The growth of abnormal chest in men
     Emotional instability, mood swings, lethargy, depression
     Pain in the bones
     headache