Symptoms of advanced lung cancer

The physical condition of patients with advanced lung cancer will gradually deteriorate, and they will generally experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent cough, sudden weight loss, and extreme fatigue. The specific symptoms are as follows:

1. Dyspnea: Lung cancer patients in the advanced stage often experience dyspnea, especially after activities. At this time, patients may need oxygen therapy to relieve symptoms. In order to alleviate dyspnea, patients are advised to minimize physical activity, maintain indoor air circulation, and use a portable oxygen machine under the guidance of a doctor when necessary.

2. Chest pain: As cancer spreads, patients may experience persistent chest pain, which is usually difficult to relieve. To relieve pain, patients can use painkillers under the guidance of a doctor, such as morphine tablets, fentanyl patches, etc. However, patients must follow the doctor's instructions to use the drugs. At the same time, they can also use hot compresses, massages, and other methods to help relieve pain.

3. Continuous cough: Patients may have a continuous cough with blood in the cough or blood in the sputum, which indicates that the condition is very serious. For continuous cough, patients can use antitussive drugs under the guidance of doctors, such as compound licorice tablets, pholcodine oral liquid, etc., and conduct sputum examinations regularly to detect and treat infections in time.

4. Sudden weight loss: Patients with advanced cancer often experience loss of appetite and sudden weight loss. In order to cope with sudden weight loss, patients should pay attention to nutritional supplements and eat a diet that is high in protein, calories, and vitamins. They can eat nutritious liquid or semi-liquid foods as appropriate. At the same time, family members should pay attention to the patient's diet and seek help from a nutritionist when necessary to develop a reasonable diet plan.

5. Extreme fatigue: Due to the spread of cancer cells and excessive physical exhaustion, patients will feel extremely tired and unable to carry out daily activities. For extreme fatigue, patients should try to stay in bed and rest to reduce physical exertion. Family members can provide patients with appropriate massage and psychological counseling to help them relieve fatigue. Doctors may prescribe appropriate medications to relieve fatigue based on the patient's specific situation.

Patients with advanced lung cancer may experience symptoms such as dyspnea, chest pain, persistent cough, sudden weight loss, and extreme fatigue. These symptoms indicate that the disease is getting worse and need to be closely monitored. Patients and their families should seek medical treatment in a timely manner and take appropriate treatment measures under the guidance of a doctor to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life.