And while many symptoms tend to be respiratory, there is an early telltale sign of lung cancer that could be showing up at your fingertips.
When you press on the nails, a white spot usually appears, which disappears quickly. If you cannot see it when you press on your fingers, you may have clubbing, which is a sign of lung cancer.
Clubbing is an increase in the thickness of the skin under the fingernails or toenails.
The condition occurs in stages, starting at the base of the nail, which becomes soft, then the skin next to the base of the nail becomes shiny, after which the nails begin to curve more than usual when are seen from the side.
You should know that the absence of this white spot does not automatically mean lung cancer, so the best thing to do is talk to your doctor.
Common lung cancer symptoms to look out for include:
A persistent cough that lasts three weeks or more. shortness of breath. Frequent lung infections. Chest or shoulder pain. Coughing up blood or bloody sputum. Unexplained fatigue or lack of energy. Hoarseness of voice. Swelling of the face or neck.
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