Shortness of Breath or Wheezing
Shortness of breath is a feeling of tightness in the chest or the inability to take a deep breath. It can significantly reduce a person’s physical activity and affect their quality of life.
Large tumors or the spread of lung cancer can block the main airways and cause fluid to accumulate around the lungs. This accumulation is known as pleural effusion.
Pleural effusion can cause breathlessness and chest pain, which are common symptoms of lung cancer.
On the other hand, whizzing is a high-pitched whooshing sound that occurs when you breathe in and out.
This happens when the airways constrict and airflow is slowed. This is a common symptom of asthma, but wheezing can also be the result of a lung tumor.
If wheezing become new or audible, or if it is accompanied by shortness of breath, consult a doctor.