- Wheezing or shortness of breath
Many lung cancer patients say one of the first things they noticed that clued them into something being askew was the inability to catch their breath.
If shortness of breath comes on suddenly and is accompanied by chest pain, it could be a sign of a heart attack which means you should call 911.
Shortness of breath with wheezing may be asthma or an infection. If you’ve been a smoker and your shortness of breath has gradually been getting worse you may have emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
No matter what your situation, if you experience these symptoms, you should get checked out by your physician.
