Symptom 8: Breathing Difficulties: An Overlooked Indicator
Breathing – a vital, automatic process we often take for granted, becomes a daunting task when hindered. Difficulty in breathing, medically termed dyspnea, can often be an overlooked indicator of serious conditions, including throat cancer.
Breathing problems associated with throat cancer can vary in intensity, from feeling out of breath after minor physical exertion to experiencing severe breathlessness at rest. As a throat tumor grows, it may obstruct the air passage, leading to uncomfortable and often alarming breathing difficulties.
You may notice a significant change in your breathing pattern, such as an increase in the rate of breaths per minute. More alarmingly, there might be incidences of wheezing, a high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing. This can indicate a serious obstruction and demands immediate medical attention.(8)
