Many respiratory diseases start with an innocent “smoker’s cough.” Over time, that cough can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as lung cancer, emphysema, or COPD. All of these conditions interfere with your ability to breathe.
According to the American Lung Association, each year more men are diagnosed with and develop lung cancer than in years past. African-American men have a higher risk of dying from the disease compared to other racial or ethnic groups. While exposure to occupational hazards like asbestos increases your risk, smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer.
If you have smoked for more than 30 years, a low-dose CT scan maybe prudent to screen for lung cancer.
According to the American Lung Association, each year more men are diagnosed with and develop lung cancer than in years past. African-American men have a higher risk of dying from the disease compared to other racial or ethnic groups.
While exposure to occupational hazards like asbestos increases your risk, smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer.If you have smoked for more than 30 years, a low-dose CT scan maybe prudent to screen for lung cancer.
