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Cough
• The cough that occurs often without any reason would be warning sign of lung cancer.
• The cough may be dry, or you may cough up mucus.
• It can occur at any time of day, and many people say that it interferes with sleep, (http://lungcancersymptomsx.com/dont-neglect-a-chronic-cough-alerts-lung-cancer-campaign.html/)resulting in daytime tiredness.
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Cough that wont quit
• A cough associated with a cold or respiratory infection will go away in a week or two, but a persistent cough that lingers can be a symptom of lung cancer.
• So we have to predict and identify what type of cough we have.
• Don’t be tempted to dismiss a stubborn cough, whether it is dry or produces mucus.
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Change in cough
• There are lots of change and difference between normal cough and chronic cough.
• If you are coughing often with hoarse sound, or you are coughing up blood or more mucus than usual you should consult the doctor immediately.
• Because there may be a chance(http://lungcancersymptomsx.com/basic-information-on-lung-cancer-symptoms.html/) of lung cancer.
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Changes in breathing
• The Shortness of breath or becoming easily winded can also be possible symptoms of lung cancer.
• If you find any difficulty in breathing or after climbing stairs don’t ignore it consult immediately with doctor.
• Lung cancer may produce pain in the chest, shoulders, or back. An aching feeling may not be associated with coughing.
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Coughing by blood
• Coughing up blood (also called hemoptysis) can be a warning sign of lung cancer.
• The blood coughing also leads to serious problems when the immediate measures are not taken at right time.
• This is often just a small amount of blood, such as a blood tinged tissue, yet any amount should be evaluated carefully by your doctor.
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Finding causes and cures
• if your cough is accompanied by sputum production, bloody sputum, fever, weight loss, night sweats, breathlessness, undue fatigue, or chest pain, you should consult your doctor without delay.
• The chest x-rays to pulmonary function tests, CT scans, and bronchoscopies are helps to identify your problem (http://www.slideshare.net/danielvhenny/test-to-be-taken-for-symptoms-of-lung-cancer)immediately.
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How to ensure from cough
• Don't smoke, or get help to stop smoking, because all common serious causes of chronic cough are more likely to affect smokers.
• Try to avoid dusty or smoky places.
• Consult your doctor and get an advice to quit from your smoking habits.
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