Major Throat Cancer Symptoms

Wheezing And Hoarseness

Wheezing and hoarseness is another pair of potential throat cancer symptoms. Wheezing is characterized by a high-pitched whistle-like sound produced when individuals breathe, and is usually caused by a constricted air passage. Wheezing is commonly associated with asthma, though it can also be brought on as a result of a tumor in the lungs. If patients find they are wheezing and have any other symptoms such as shortness of breath, it may be time to contact a doctor.

Hoarseness is defined as an alteration or weakening of the voice, and it can be caused by a variety of different conditions, though it is a common symptom of lung cancer. Speech originates from the larynx, or voice box, which is found in the throat. It’s possible for the larynx to become inflamed either due to overuse or an infection. This inflammation is commonly known as laryngitis. As a side effect of chemotherapy, sometimes lung and throat cancer patients will come down with laryngitis.

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