2024-01-11 16:52:06
06:51 PM Thursday, January 11, 2024
Written by – Yasmine Al-Sawy:
There is a symptom that usually indicates colds and flu in the winter, but sometimes it may herald the risk of cancer, according to Dr. Sarah Jarvis, a public health specialist.
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Sarah said that the symptom she meant was “cough,” noting that coughs do not always indicate influenza and colds as many believe.
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The public health specialist added that coughing in the winter may be a warning sign of lung cancer, especially if the cough lasts for 3 weeks or more, according to the Mirror website.
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She confirmed that a persistent cough becomes a confirmed symptom of the presence of a malignant tumor in the lungs, if the cough is accompanied by blood, poor appetite, weight loss, and chest pain.
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Sarah concluded her speech by pointing out that there are other symptoms of colds and influenza that may be an indicator of lung cancer, such as shortness of breath or feeling pain when inhaling, constant fatigue, and low energy.
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