Looking After Your Lungs
Your lungs work hard every minute of your life. It is important to look after them.
Getting your lung health check is a great way to look after your lungs. We can find any problems early and treat them.
The most important thing you can do to look after your lungs is to stop smoking. We know that stopping smoking is hard. There is lots of support available to help you. Even if you’ve tried in the past, it’s never too late to try again. For information on how to stop smoking, click here.
It is also important to know the signs and symptoms of lung cancer, even if you have a lung health check.
Signs and symptoms of Lung Cancer
It is important to know the signs of lung cancer, even if you have your lung health check. If you have any of these signs, contact your GP Practice:
- A cough that lasts more than three weeks
- A cough that feels different for you
- Coughing up blood
- Being short of breath
- Losing weight
- Feeling tired for no reason
- An ache or pain when breathing or coughing
- Not feeling hungry
More information about the signs and symptoms of lung cancer can be found in Cancer Research UK’s leaflet here.