Lung cancer
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Also known as: bronchogenic carcinomasContent medically reviewed byDr. Govind DesaiMD, Respiratory MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.The symptoms include:Chest pain that worsens when you breathe deeply, laugh, or a cough.HoarsenessA lingering or worsening coughShortness of breathWheezingWeakness and fatigueLoss of appetite and weight LossCoughing up phlegm or bloodMuscle WeaknessNauseaVomitingHigh blood pressureHigh blood sugarConfusionSeizuresComa Chest pain that worsens when you breathe deeply, laugh, or a cough. Hoarseness A lingering or worsening cough Shortness of breath Wheezing Weakness and fatigue Loss of appetite and weight Loss Coughing up phlegm or blood Muscle Weakness Nausea Vomiting High blood pressure High blood sugar Confusion Seizures Coma The causes include: The primary reason for lung cancer is cigarette smoking. There are chances that nonsmokers also get lung cancer. Smoke that enters the lungs causes damage to the lung tissue. The body will try to repair the damage, but due to the continuous exposure, it will fail Another causative agent is a radioactive gas called radon. Radioactive gas can enter through small holes in the buildings. Genetic mutation can increase the risk of developing lung cancer. The risk factors include: Smoking Radiation therapy Asbestos and other heavy metals like cadmium, selenium, etc., can also increase the risk. Family history of lung cancer Quit smoking: Smoking is the common cause Avoid passive smoking Avoid carcinogens at work: stay away from harmful chemicals Shortness of breath: it is common as the cancer cells grow and block the airways Inhaling air becomes as the lungs cannot expand fully due to fluid accumulation Bleeding in the airways causes coughing up blood In certain cases severe bleeding may occur Lung cancer metastasis to other parts can cause pain
Chest pain that worsens when you breathe deeply, laugh, or a cough.
Hoarseness
A lingering or worsening cough
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Weakness and fatigue
Loss of appetite and weight Loss
Coughing up phlegm or blood
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
Vomiting
High blood pressure
High blood sugar
Confusion
Seizures
Coma
The causes include:
The primary reason for lung cancer is cigarette smoking. There are chances that nonsmokers also get lung cancer. Smoke that enters the lungs causes damage to the lung tissue. The body will try to repair the damage, but due to the continuous exposure, it will fail
Another causative agent is a radioactive gas called radon. Radioactive gas can enter through small holes in the buildings. Genetic mutation can increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
The risk factors include:
Smoking
Radiation therapy
Asbestos and other heavy metals like cadmium, selenium, etc., can also increase the risk.
Family history of lung cancer
Quit smoking: Smoking is the common cause
Avoid passive smoking
Avoid carcinogens at work: stay away from harmful chemicals
Shortness of breath: it is common as the cancer cells grow and block the airways
Inhaling air becomes as the lungs cannot expand fully due to fluid accumulation
Bleeding in the airways causes coughing up blood
In certain cases severe bleeding may occur
Lung cancer metastasis to other parts can cause pain
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