Cancer is the number one cause of death in many countries around the world. On average, there are 2-3 times more people who die from cancer than from accidents. The type of cancer that is the leading cause of death is lung cancer.

Lung cancer is closer to us than we think. Many people may think that they don’t smoke and are not at risk. But in fact, even though the number one cause of lung cancer is cigarettes, people who don’t smoke can still get lung cancer. Let’s take a look at what causes lung cancer.
The cause of lung cancer is not only cause by smoking, but there may be other causes from daily life.
- Being in an area with chemicals, whether it is radon, which is a radioactive substance that is everywhere, it has no smell, no taste, cannot be perceive by the senses, including minerals in rocks that are in products around us in our daily lives, such as สมัคร ufabet, drains, boilers.
- Abnormal genetics from a family history of lung cancer, which will put you at a higher risk, even if you don’t smoke.
- Inhaling secondhand smoke from close contacts
- PM 2.5 dust is found in large amounts in the North. It is cause by open burning and combustion from engines, which causes PM 2.5 dust to float into the bronchi and into the lungs, without being aware of it or being able to prevent it.
Early warning symptoms of lung cancer
- Chronic cough or dry cough lasting more than 2 weeks
- Coughing up blood or bloody sputum
- Chest pain when breathing
- Easily tired and exhausted
- Weight loss without cause
- Abnormal breathing noises
- Hoarse voice, voice change
To prevent and reduce the risk of lung cancer, you should take good care of your health as follows:
- Do not smoke and do not go near people who are smoking to reduce your exposure to secondhand smoke.
- Wear a face mask or N95 mask before going out in public, especially on days when PM 2.5 levels are notified to be high.
- Avoid inhaling other smoke, such as incense smoke, smoke from burning charcoal, burning grass, or burning garbage.
- Stay in a place with clean air or use an air purifier in your home or office.
- Regular annual physical examination
- Eat healthy food and avoid grilled or fried foods, as these can also cause other types of cancer.
- Exercise regularly and get enough rest to help boost your body’s immune system.
However, the symptoms of lung cancer can vary depending on the level of cancer cell growth and the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. Timely diagnosis and control is important for the well-being of patients in the early stages of cancer growth.