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Does Lung Cancer Cause Bad Breath
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Does hairspray cause lung cancer?
No, not really: Hair sprays are considered safe.
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Cancer (Definition)
Cancer is a group of diseases that is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth leading to invasion of surrounding tissues that spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can begin anywhere in the body and is usually related to one or more genetic mutations that allow normal cells to become malignant by interfering with internal cellular control mechanisms, such as programmed cell death or by preventing ...Read more
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How does esophageal cancer cause coughing?
Airway irritation: Coughing in esophageal cancer is usually caused by airway (aka bronchus or wind pipe) irritation, most commonly by: 1. Aspiration (saliva and/or food going into the airway) due to obstruction of the esophagus by tumor or 2. A large tumor pushing on or growing into the airway. ...Read more
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Why does gastritis cause shortness of breath?
Not sure : Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the stomach lining due to high levels of acid production. Other causes include using pain killers ( Aspirin , Indomethacin etc). Gastroesophageal reflux ( heartburn) is associated with the above conditions . There is association between uncontrolled heart burn and asthma though it is controversial. I do not see a direct link between gastritis and breathing. ...Read more
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Does inhaler cause cancer?
No it does not: Only smoke inhalation causes cancer. Other inhalers dispense medicines...And the medicines do not cause cancer. ...Read more
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Does smoking cause some shortness of breath?
Yes: For some people this is more or less noticeable, but it is very common. It may be your bodies way of telling you not to smoke. Since breathing is necessary for life - you might want to listen. Since proper breathing is the best way to manage your mind-body-soul connection - you'd be wise too. Also, if other things also affect your breathing, have a doctor check it out with you. In-hold-full exhale. ...Read more
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Does COPD always lead to lung cancer?
No: COPD and lung cancer are two totally different things but both are certainly tied to smoking. COPD doesn't lead to lung cancer, but quite often when someone is diagnosed with lung cancer, there is some degree of COPD found. ...Read more
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What kinda lung dieses cause shortness of breath besides lung cancer. No other sytoms but shortness of and some chest pain can this be inflammtion?
Sure: Many lung conditions can cause shortness of breath, for example asthma, reactive airway disease, bronchitis, various respiratory infections, pneumonia, etc. At your age, inflammation and a possible viral or bacterial infection would be statistically most likely, nut get an evaluation to be safe and properly diagnosed. Best wishes. ...Read more
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Does shortness of breath mean possible emphysema?
Yes it might: Shortness of breath has many causes, from benign - out of shape- to more severe - asthma, emphysema, congestive heart failure, etc. If a smoker who has smoked more than 1-2 packs a day for 20 yrs starts experiencing shortness of breath - should see md for exam, xray and pulmonary function tests... But ultimately stop smoking... ...Read more
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What carcinogens can cause heart cancer?
None identified: In almost four decades in pathology, i've never heard of a chemical that causes that rarest of rare primary cancers -- primary cardiac cancer, usually an angiosarcoma. In fact, i'm the discoverer of one of the rare heart tumors. Therapeutic radiation is the one carcinogen i'd think could increase the risks for the angiosarcs, but i couldn't find a series to confirm this. ...Read more
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How exactly does smoking cause lung cancer?
Tobacco's carcinogen: Tobacco contains a number of chemicals which are the cause of cancer. So tobacco taken in any form(Chewing, snorting or smoking introduces these chemicals in the body , and given sufficient concentration of these chemicals, the end result of such exposure is cell damage leading to development of Cancers of many types(all tissues coming in contact with tobacco can develop Cancer(Aerodigestive tract ...Read more
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Other than smoking, what causes lung cancer? Can radon gas cause lung cancer?
Concur: I generally agree with good responses of drs swamy and rutledge. Radon is a known and significant carcinogen. Furthermore, numerous inhalants, including many products of burning/combustion are considered carcinogens related to lung cancer. Lung cancer like other cancers is closely related to intensity and duration of exposure to carcinogens/injurious substances. Drswamy provided good link. ...Read more
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Why does oesophageal cancer cause coughing ?
Reflux: of stomach contents and acid frequently occurs. These contents irritate your throat and may cause coughing spells. Changing the consistency of your diet such as pureeing food, avoiding nuts, popcorn and grains. Please follow up with your GI doctor. ...Read more
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Does smoking cause mesothelioma?
No: Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable, health-related deaths in the United States. Quitting smoking, or never starting in the first place, reduces risk of several life-threatening diseases. Cigarette smoking has been related to emphysema, heart disease, lung and throat cancer, and bladder cancer, but not mesothelioma. ...Read more
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Can cigars cause lung cancer?
Yes: They're not so deadly as cigarettes because people smoke fewer and the smoke is so disgusting that it's not much inhaled. However, I've autopsied two non-smoking wives of heavy cigar smokers who died of smoker-type lung cancer -- my only non-smoker lung cancer autosies. I'd had to be a husband who had to live with that one. ...Read more
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Does pipe smoking lead to lung cancer?
Yes, tobacco use in: Any form increases the risk of cancer. The risk of lung cancer in pipe smokers is not as high as in cigarette smokers, but is higher than in non-smokers. See this site for more info. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/basic_info/risk_factors.htm. ...Read more
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Does dipping cause throat cancer?
HPV virus Spread: Dipping isn’t exactly considered ‘safe’. There is a certain amount of risk to which both parties are exposed to, even during such a brief foray. Depending on the health of the participants, there could be some risk nonetheless ~ except of course if both parties are completely HIV and std-free. There is epidemiologic data available for increased risk of throat cancers with oral sex. ...Read more
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Can cancer cause anything like bad breath or oral ulcer?
Yes: Although ulcers in the mouth can be due to trauma or "cold sores", oral lesions presenting as ulcers may be associated with oral cancer and must be evaluated sooner rather than later. ...Read more
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Does sinusitis usually cause bad breath?
Sometimes: The purulent drainage from a sinus infection can smell bad... As it drains from the nose down the palate and into the throat... It can cause halitosis (bad breath). ...Read more
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How can smoking cause lung cancer?
Toxins: Irritation, tar and other hundreds of impurities in the cigarettes. ...Read more
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Deoxygenated blood enters the lungs from the right side of the heart and travels to the lungs. When you inspire, oxygen flows into the lungs, transverses the capilliares and attaches to hemoglobin down a gradient. At the same time, co2 diffuses into the capilaries and is expelled with exhalation. Oxygen rich blood then flows to the left side of the heart and into the ...Read more
Bad Breath (Definition)
A foul odor from the mouth. Bad breath can be caused by many different factors, including sinus infections, periodontal problems, smoking, cavities, acid reflux, and your diet. Address all of these possibilities with ...Read more
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