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How many people die from lung cancer each year
According to an estimate almost 3 million people die from lungs cancer each year. Excessive consumption of tobacco and cigarette smoking are the core factors for such high number of reported deaths.
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What is the cause of lung cancer
Of all the causes of lung cancer 90% of the times smoking is the main reason. Apart from that passive smoking, pollution, radon gas etc can be a cause of lung cancer. Excessive exposure to asbestos is also known to cause lung cancer.
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What is lung cancer
Lung cancer is the disease in which the cells grow abnormally into the normal tissue of the lungs and they start forming a tumor of abnormal cells
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What are the symptoms of lung cancer
The symptoms can be • A persistent cough or wheezing • Recurring bronchitis or pneumonia • Pain or weakness in a shoulder or arm • Weight loss • Chest pain • Shortness of breath • Constant fatigue • Loss of appetite • Coughing up blood • Hoarseness • Swelling of the neck and face •…
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What causes lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is the main reason for lungs cancer. Also, 90% of lung cancer cases are due to tobacco. Other reasons are passive smoking, pollution, exposure to asbestos and radon gas.
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Famous people who died of lung cancer
Bette Grable Gary Cooper Walt Disney Yul Brenner Desi Araz Duke Ellington John Wayne Jimmy Dorsey
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What to expect in the final stages of lung cancer
In the final stage, the lung cancer cells spread to both the lungs and sometimes in the vital organs like kidney, brain, bones liver etc. As per the situation of cancer and the extent to which it has already affected the body. Different things can be observed like breathing problem which can be due to…
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Cough and shortness of breath when raising arms
Asthma and bronchitis can also be the cause for these symptoms. Cough and shortness of breath can be a symptom of an upper respiratory tract infection. Make sure you visit a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
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Does too much salt cause a cough
Too much salt doesn’t cause a cough. This is unlikely. However, too much salt is not good for ones health.
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Can heart problems cause chronic cough
If you are taking medication for your condition, cough could also be a side effect of the medication. Make sure that you visit a doctor if the symptoms get severe. Yes indeed heart problem can cause chronic cough.