When to Call the Doctor

When to Seek Medical Care

See a health care provider as soon as possible if any of the following develop:

• Any symptom of lung cancer
  
  
• New cough or change in an existing cough
  
  
• Hemoptysis (flecks of blood in the sputum when coughing)
  
  
• Unexplained weight loss
  
  
• Unexplained persistent fatigue
  
  
• Unexplained deep aches or pains

Go immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department if any of the following occur:

• Coughing up a large amount of blood
  
  
• Sudden shortness of breath
  
  
• Sudden weakness
  
  
• Sudden vision problems
  
  
• Persistent chest pain