When bad cells start forming uncontrollably in our body, it is called cancer or cancerous tumor. If cells are growing uncontrollably in your lungs, it is called lung cancer. The biggest reason for lung cancer is smoking too much. Nowadays, even those people who do not smoke are becoming victims of lung cancer. Cancer has become the silent killer of our lives. It is a kind of incurable disease.
Can shortness of breath cause lung cancer?
The symptoms of lung cancer are usually very common. People often ignore them. But this is when you make the biggest mistake. The most common symptom of lung cancer is cough. Dry cough. A cough that does not get cured quickly. If you are having a lot of shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, then you should consult a doctor without wasting time.
Breathlessness occurs in these diseases
Health problems that can cause shortness of breath include lung problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or lung cancer. Heart problems, such as a heart attack or heart failure. Infections of your airways, such as croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, COVID-19, the flu or even a cold.
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Breathing becomes difficult not only in cancer but also in these diseases
Lung conditions: such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension
Heart disease: Such as cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, diastolic dysfunction, systolic ventricular dysfunction and abnormal heart rhythms.
Respiratory tract infections: such as acute bronchitis, whooping cough, and croup
cancer: such as lung cancer or cancer that has spread to the lungs
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Anemia: Low count of red blood cells
Anxiety and panic attacks: may cause shortness of breath and coughing
Allergies: There may be difficulty in breathing
Pulmonary embolism: A blood clot in the lungs which can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, or fainting.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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