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Health Tip: Don’t Neglect Warning Signs of Lung Disease
By HealthCast on January 8, 2013
Your lungs are delicate organs, and whatever is in the air you breathe can directly affect their health.
The American Lung Association says warning signs of lung disease include:
- A cough that lasts at least a month.
- Shortness of breath after little or no activity, or that doesn’t improve after you’ve finished exercising.
- Wheezing or other signs of difficulty breathing.
- Chronic chest pain that lasts at least a month.
- Producing blood when you cough.
Source: HealthDay
