Lung cancer symptoms: What a lung cancer cough sounds like - Express

The symptoms of lung cancer can sometimes be missed, or written off, but you must see a doctor if you spot any of these symptoms.

On an average day in the UK, 130 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer, the third most common cancer in Britain.

One of the most well-known symptoms of lung cancer is a persistent cough.

However, coughs can be a symptom of many other conditions, so how can you distinguish a regular cough from one that could be a symptom of lung cancer.

The type of cough can vary based on the person, but in some cases a lung cancer cough can be accompanied by a wheezing or rattling noise

Less common symptoms of lung cancer include:

Although most cases of lung cancer are linked to smoking, you can develop lung cancer even if you’ve never been a smoker