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Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer (Part 4)

From MedicineWorld.org, here are other signs and symptoms to watch out for:

Lung cancer may cause other symptoms due to pressure effects. Pressure on the esophagus can lead to difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia). Pressure on the superior vena cava that returns blood from the upper part of the body to heart can lead to a condition called superior vena cava syndrome which is associated with redness and swelling of the upper part of the body. Wheezing and shortness of breath can be caused by direct obstruction of a large airway structure. Tumors close to the heart can infiltrate into the outer covering of the heart called pericardium and may cause accumulation of fluid between the heart and the outer covering of heart (called pericardial effusion).