Symptoms and signs

A cough that doesn’t go away after 2 or 3 weeks.

A long-standing cough that gets worse.

Chest infections that keep coming back.

Coughing up blood.

An ache or pain when breathing or coughing.

Persistent breathlessness.

Persistent tiredness or lack of energy.

Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss.

Changes in the appearance of fingers, such as becoming more curved or their ends becoming larger (this is known as finger clubbing).

Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or pain when swallowing.

Wheezing.

A hoarse voice.

Swelling of your face or neck.

ersistent chest or shoulder pain.