quicken99 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 For several months now, I've been having horrible coughing spells. It usually lasts for hours and leads to dizziness and heavy phelgm production. My throat feels scratchy and I can taste blood after each cough. I don't smoke and never have. But my dad used to smoke two packs a day up until 10 years ago. Even with the coughs, I usually play basketball for hours and often jog for three hours straight without a problem. I don't have a problem with shortness of breath while exercising. Does any of this sound like sign of lung cancer or am I being paranoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 It could be a number of different things, many of with ARE NOT lung cancer. The first thing you should do is go see your general practioner and relate to him/her what you just stated here. A chest x-ray is usually the next step if he/she suspects that it could be LC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 JoeB hhit the nail on the head see your family dr. for a xray and check it out. the longer you wait the worse it could get. dana reeeves was a nonsmoker and so are a lot of survivors. Keep us posted on results. Prayers and wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Get to a doctor, but don't panic. I have personally experienced a "self-perpetuating" cough. The cough irritates the throat, which causes more couging, which causes more irritation . Try a humidifier (or long showers) to ease dryness. But get to the doctor. Your health is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Go get it checked out, if for nothing else but to ease your mind. If it is something, it is better to catch it and treat it as early as possible no matter what it is. It is not necessarily a symptom of cancer. Hope this helps, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Please go and get it checked out ASAP. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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