How to stop coughing in lung cancer

Question 1

Lung cancer cough is it usually worse at night?

Answer

Not necessarily: If you have a cough that's new or won't go away you definitely should see your primary doc for an evaluation. (if you're coughing up blood, of course... Read More

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Not necessarily: Cough due to lung cancer is not any different than any other type of cough. Day or night time do not affect this symptom.

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Question 2

What are some things one can do to alleviate cough from lung cancer?

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Not a lot: But try nasal saline twice daily to decrease nasal mucus. Humidity- humidifier in sleeping area. Narcotic cough suppressant-codeine commonly.

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Question 3

Do i have lung cancer. i'm a smoker and my cough is really worse this month?

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About 14% of: Smokers get lung cancer, but cough may be chronic bornchitis or emphysema. Other continued smokers get head and neck, bladder, pancreas cancers, heart... Read More

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Not too late to stop: Cough is a very common symptom in smokers.Especially if you are a chronic smoker, the chance that you have a chronic lung disease-like emphysema, bron... Read More

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Stop smoking!: The national lung screening trial has demonstrated that people who are aged 55-74, heavy smokers, or quit within 15 years have increased survival if t... Read More

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Question 4

If my cough is getting better but still there after 3 weeks, should i still be worried about lung cancer?

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Are you a smoker ? How much Has it been due to the weather change Do you have any sputum ?color red tinge ,green or yellow Did it bother you at nigh... Read More

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Question 5

My husband is 43 he has had an on and off cough for months he has smoked for 25 years the cough is worse when laying. i'm concerned he has lung cancer?

Answer

See doctor: A cough lasting more than two weeks needs to be checked out by a doctor.

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Question 6

Can you guys tell me how bad of a cough do lung cancer patients have?

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Varies : Ranging from none to chronic smokers cough to violent coughing and coughing up blood.

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Question 7

Does it have to be a certain stage of lung cancer you have in order to cough of blood?

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Not really: Bleeding or hemoptysis occurs when a tumor erodes the lining of one of the airways or bronchi causing bleeding. This can happen in any stage of lung c... Read More

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Question 8

Pain in upper right back. slight cough for 2 months. 2 xrays and bloods. all fine. highly anxious now. could i have lung cancer. ?

Answer

Stop worrying: I can't promise you don't have a tiny lung cancer. You're a never-smoker, you're young, you have a "slight cough" (been checked for cough-variant asth... Read More

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Question 9

Male 21. non smoker active lifestyle. i seem to be getting frequent colds with little cough about every other month. how likely is lung cancer?

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Essentially zero: Although there is some data suggesting that lung cancer occurs at a bit younger age in never-smokers compared with smokers, in the absence of (for ins... Read More

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Question 10

So scared have something like lung cancer, had cough for 7 weeks after cold, not easing. dr said chest and breathing ok and no other worrying symptom?

Answer

Workup: I trust you are not a smoker. This may be whooping cough -- it's up to your physician to consider a trial of antibiotics. It's worth asking whether yo... Read More

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How to stop coughing in lung cancer

Lung cancer cough is it usually worse at night?

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What are some things one can do to alleviate cough from lung cancer?

Do i have lung cancer. i'm a smoker and my cough is really worse this month?

If my cough is getting better but still there after 3 weeks, should i still be worried about lung cancer?

My husband is 43 he has had an on and off cough for months he has smoked for 25 years the cough is worse when laying. i'm concerned he has lung cancer?

Can you guys tell me how bad of a cough do lung cancer patients have?

Does it have to be a certain stage of lung cancer you have in order to cough of blood?

Pain in upper right back. slight cough for 2 months. 2 xrays and bloods. all fine. highly anxious now. could i have lung cancer. ?

Male 21. non smoker active lifestyle. i seem to be getting frequent colds with little cough about every other month. how likely is lung cancer?

So scared have something like lung cancer, had cough for 7 weeks after cold, not easing. dr said chest and breathing ok and no other worrying symptom?

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