Breathless (Respiratory Symptoms) campaign
18 May-31 August 2017
Main Message for the Public are:
If you get out of breath doing things you used to be able to do, it could be a sign of lung disease, or even cancer. Finding it early makes it more treatable. So don’t ignore it, tell your doctor.
- If you have a cough for three weeks or more, it could be a sign of lung disease, including cancer. Finding it early makes it more treatable. So don’t ignore it, tell your doctor.
Key Facts
- Around 28,700 people die from lung cancer each year.
- Around 1.8 million people have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease.
- COPD causes around 115,000 emergency admissions each year.
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