“And whilst a persistent cough could be sinusitis, or acid reflux from your stomach, or an allergy, it could also be lung cancer, particularly if you’re over 60.
“If you’ve got any doubts at all, if you’ve got a persistent cough for more than three weeks.
“Also if you’ve got increasing breathlessness, or you’re coughing up blood, if you’re very fatigued, or losing weight for no apparent reason, or getting frequent chest infections for example, it needs to be sorted out.”
Urging people not to delay speaking to their GP, Dr Hilary continued: “You are helping us to help you if you come and see us earlier, rather than later.”
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source: express.co.uk