Recognizing Symptoms
Common signs and symptoms of lung cancer include:
A cough that doesn't go away and gets worse over time Constant chest pain Coughing up blood Shortness of breath, wheezing, or hoarseness Repeated problems with pneumonia or bronchitis Swelling of the neck and face Loss of appetite or weight loss Fatigue
These symptoms may be caused by lung cancer or by other conditions. It is important to check with a doctor.
Explanatory Terms
pneumonia (noo-MONE-ya):
An inflammatory infection that occurs in the lung.
bronchitis (bron-KYE-tis):
Inflammation (swelling and reddening) of the bronchi.
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