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What are the common signs and symptoms of lung cancer as mentioned in the chapter?

Common signs and symptoms of lung cancer include dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing), haemoptysis (coughing up blood), chronic cough and wheezing, chest or abdominal pain, cachexia, fatigue, loss of appetite, dysphonia (hoarse voice), and difficulty in swallowing.

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  • Dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing)
  • Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)
  • Chronic cough and wheezing
  • Chest or abdominal pain
  • Cachexia, fatigue, and loss of appetite
  • Dysphonia (hoarse voice)
  • Difficulty in swallowing
Source:Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students· Cancer· p. 54–69

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