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Contrary to popular beliefs, lung cancer is a widespread condition that doesn\u2019t just affect excessive smokers or those who have been smoking for years. In the US alone, lung cancer is the leader in cancer deaths for both men and women. Furthermore, of these deaths, 20% of them were related to individuals who have never pulled a single smoke. People getting lung cancer with no history of nicotine or tobacco abuse can be caused by exposure to gasses such as radon or high unconcentrated levels of fumes and smoke, exposure to secondhand smoke, various exhausts that fill the air as well as asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lung cancer symptoms are not known to be obvious until cancer has already become widespread. However, before it gets to you seeing the doctor and going through tests, there are specific symptoms you can keep an eye out for. Knowing them could help you get out ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Having A Consistent Cough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this isn\u2019t to state that if you find yourself afflicted by a never-ending cough you have a life-threatening form of cancer. However, if you find that you\u2019ve kept the cough months or years after that cold ended, then it may be more than an innocent cough. If this cough happens to be combined with heavy wheezing and blood then it may be time to visit a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other things to look out for when you are coughing is what else is coming out of your mouth as you do so. A good majority of people with lung cancer (both knowingly and unknowingly) tend to have a very dry cough which sometimes spews out eroded mucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An important thing to remember is that a lot of these symptoms are also linked to viral lung infections, quite specifically chronic bronchitis which can mimic the above-mentioned symptoms. It is best to get it checked out by a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. A Change In The Style Of The Cough You Once Had<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes coughs are here to stay and can latch on to your everyday life. These can be caused by a cough that decided to stick around after a cold or flu has ended. You get accustomed to having it as part of your day-to-day. However, if this cough hits a three-sixty-degree turnaround out of nowhere and you notice a change, then it may be time to take notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You ought to keep a lookout for the addition of respiratory fluids mixed in with your cough, especially if you find yourself choking while you cough. This is an especially telling symptom particularly if you are a regular smoker. If your regular cough starts to increase in frequency, intervals, intensity and you find it sounding louder and hoarser then it may be time to get your lungs X-rayed by a doctor. It is of essential importance that this sign is not ignored as it is an early teller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Weight Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Losing weight is one of the most difficult things to do, especially for women. If you were struggling to lose weight for a while and all of a sudden you notice the pounds starting to drop then you may want to sit up and take notes. Of course, weight-loss can be linked to a number of conditions that can range from being as minor as stress to as major as HIV. However, in the middle of this spectrum, there is lung cancer which has been known to help people drop a couple of pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cause of the weight-loss in cancer patients is linked to a few reasons. One is that cancer usually attacks the cells within the body, causing them to deteriorate and fail to function accordingly. Another more common reason is associated with the reality that cancer often spreads growths and tumors throughout the body which can cause proteins to improperly behave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Being Short Of Breath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is one thing to find yourself gasping for air after a five-mile run or a jog around the local park. However, if you find yourself sitting stationary and are still short of breath then something may be wrong. This is because lung cancer blocks airways and tapers them, ensuring that breathing becomes a whole lot more difficult for you. Another reason you may find yourself constantly out of breath can be caused by tumors that are spreading fluid into your lungs, causing build-up and blocking your airways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing as the lungs are essentially the holders of the breath of life, it makes sense that having lung cancer can diminish your entire respiratory system\u2019s abilities. It is crucial that you start making conscious notes of every time you feel winded. Especially if you were once someone who could withstand activities such as jogging, climbing the stairs or activities that would never have caused you to hold your breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Coughing Up Phlegm Speckled With Blood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important parts of your respiratory diaphragm is the superior vena cava, the superior of the two veins that help to carry blood from your cranium to the heart. If you have lung cancer these veins may find themselves squashed by growths and tumors pressing against them. As such you may notice your neck and face beginning to swell up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around the same time, you may find specks of blood mixed with phlegm coming out every time you cough. This can become quite deep and extremely intense. Your airways may also get inflamed as the tumor continues to pressure these veins. Another thing to look out for is when your breaths start to come out with wheezing sounds, and although this can be linked to conditions such as asthma, it is within your best interest to seek out the consultation of a doctor. Granted a combination of these occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Body Aches, Muscle And Bone Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cancer is known for being the bearer of chronic pain, and lung cancer is no exception. When lung cancer starts to spread to other parts of the body, infecting other organs one of the side effects people may experience is body aches that hit many parts of the body. One such cache is found deep within the joints and bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other affected parts of the body are the back and the sides. Although some of these aches can be linked to other conditions such as a supplement shortage, more specifically a vitamin D paucity; it is still advised to get yourself seen by a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if it is simply for the purpose of ruling out lung cancer as a possibility. Another part of the body that finds itself plagued with chronic pains and aches are the muscles. You may find yourself struggling to keep up with your rigorous fitness regime, especially once the cancer cells start to spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Loss Of Appetite And Severe Fatigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is nothing more noticeable than someone who has lost their appetite. This is especially true if you fancied yourself a food lover and ensured your indulgence of delicious cuisine. Unfortunately, one of the very first thing that goes away when you have cancer is your desire for delicious food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As hard it may be to believe, it is a fact. As the cancer cells continue to spread and affect your body\u2019s healthy cells, your body starts to feel deteriorated. Once this starts to happen the desire for nourishment goes too. As a result of your lack of appetite, you may find yourself depriving your body of some of the vitamins and minerals it needs to sustain itself and your energy. Combine this with your body fighting itself, you may find yourself quite exhausted. What makes this kind of fatigue extremely unbearable is the fact that no amount of rest and sleep can fix it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Severe Headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier lung cancer, like any other cancer spreads throughout the body especially if left undiagnosed and treated. On such place cancer can quickly spread to is the brain. This mostly owed to the superior vena cava which acts as the vehicle of blood transfusion from the head to the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When cancer spreads and starts attacking these cells you may find yourself experiencing bouts of unbearable headaches. Although headaches can be caused by a plethora of factors, it is essential that you do not simply brush it off as another headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is especially true if you have no history of severe headaches or migraines, if you have displayed any of the above-mentioned symptoms and if you are a smoker. A small sign as these symptoms may give, it is always best to not turn a blind eye. Discovering these symptoms may help you to catch an often silent and deadly killer in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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