11/16/2025
π« ASTHMA vs. LUNG CANCER: KNOW THE SIGNS
Please see a specialist for specific medical advice. Please review the general information.
You may find a medical provider at Allergy & Immunology Associates of New England
π Serving Wilbraham β’ Westfield β’ Northampton β’ Greenfield π 855-763-3998
Breathing problems can be frightening, and many people arenβt sure when symptoms are related to asthma or when they should be checked for something more serious. Understanding the difference can make all the difference.
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π¬οΈ ASTHMA SYMPTOMS
These are common and often triggered by exercise, allergies, illness, or cold air:
β’ Wheezing
β’ Chest tightness
β’ Coughing (especially at night)
β’ Shortness of breath
β¨ Typically comes and goes and improves with inhalers.
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π© SYMPTOMS THAT ARE NOT TYPICAL OF ASTHMA
These need a medical evaluation:
Persistent cough lasting more than 3β4 weeks
β’ Coughing up blood
β’ Worsening shortness of breath
β’ Chest pain not related to breathing
β’ Repeated pneumonia or bronchitis
β’ Hoarseness
β’ Unexplained weight loss
β’ No improvement with inhalers
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βοΈ WHEN IN DOUBT β GET CHECKED
Your lungs are too important to ignore changes. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms that donβt feel like βnormal asthma,β call us.
Early evaluation saves lives.
π 855-763-3998
π www.aianedocs.com
Weβre here to help you breathe easier. β€οΈ
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, driving a decades-long effort to develop an effective screening strategy. In 2013, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended lung cancer screening (LCS) using annual low-dose computed tomography to screen high-risk individuals. More than a decade later, the implementation of national screening recommendations remains poor, with fewer than 1 in 5 eligible patients in the United States receiving LCS.
The authors developed and implemented a comprehensive LCS program structured around a broad evidence-based approach, including the following:
β’ Educational outreach to practices
β’ Population health initiatives integrated into primary care
β’ A coordinated recall process to ensure follow-up for annual screening and abnormal results
β’ A centralized program to supplement screening and provide consultative support.
The authors found that a well-coordinated LCS program built on a shared population health infrastructure can elevate LCS rates to levels comparable to other established cancer screening programs, such as those for breast and colon cancer.
