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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

First Symptoms Of Lung Cancer

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Diseases With Similar Symptoms

Diseases with Similar Symptoms


Severaldiseases have similar symptoms --and may accompany COLD.

Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus, and in most cases does not require treatment. The cough it causes typically lasts for about a week to 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for over 1 month. Although acute bronchitis is usually not considered a serious problem, one 1999 study reported that a third ...

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Health Guide

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Symptoms
Lung cancer is unlikely to produce symptoms until the disease is advanced. When symptoms develop, they may result from the lung tumor itself, from its effects on tissues outside the lung, or... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Highlights
About The DiseaseNon-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) include three cell types: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. In the early stages, surgery can treat all... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic TestsChest X-Rays. In a small percentage of cases, a routine chest x-ray reveals the first signs of lung cancer. Usually, however, symptoms of existing lung cancer, such as coughing, chest... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Staging Systems
Staging SystemsTests to Determine Cancer Stage. After diagnosing non-small cell lung cancer, the doctor makes treatment choices by determining the cancer's stage (how large the tumor is and how far... Read more »
Hodgkin's Disease: Symptoms
The onset of Hodgkin's disease symptoms is highest during late winter months, with lymph node enlargement usually being the first sign. Lymph nodes may be enlarged in the following... Read more »

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