Which of the following is a common symptom of lung cancer?

Option 1 : Cough or change in a chronic cough

Concept:-

Lung cancer:

• Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs.
• As they grow, the abnormal cells can form tumors and interfere with the functioning of the lung, which provides oxygen to the body via the blood.
• They arise from epithelial cells.

Signs and symptoms:

• A cough that does not go away or gets worse. It is the main symptom of lung cancer.
• Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm)
• Chest pain is often worse with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing.
• Hoarseness.
• Loss of appetite.
• Unexplained weight loss.
• Shortness of breath.

Causes of lung cancer:

• Smoking.
• Exposure to secondhand smoke.
• Previous radiation therapy.
• Exposure to radon gas.
• Exposure to asbestos and other carcinogens.
• Family history of lung cancer.

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