The news of the demise of famous actress and presenter Aparna Vastre after a prolonged illness is another reminder to be alert to a serious disease like lung cancer.
Lung cancer is a serious disease, but its symptoms should not be ignored. Although lung cancer does not show any symptoms in the beginning, but as it grows, some symptoms may appear which you should not ignore, if you see some of the symptoms given below, go to the doctor immediately.
* Persistent cough that doesn't go away
* Coughing up blood
* Shortness of breath
* Chest pain, especially when smiling, laughing or taking deep breaths
*heaviness of voice
* Sudden and unexplained weight loss
* Feeling tired and weak
* Recurrent lung infections
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, but a recent study has revealed the shocking fact that pollution is also responsible for lung cancer in India. So, if you smoke, make every effort to quit it and take precautions to avoid pollution and adopt a healthy lifestyle.