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While
cigarette smoking is an undisputed cause of lung cancer, not all cases
of lung cancer occur in smokers or former smokers. Each year, over
170,000 Americans develop lung cancer, and approximately 10% of lung
cancers occur in non-smokers. Although not every non-smoker suffering
from lung cancer will have an identifiable risk factor for development
of the disease, a number of conditions and circumstances have been
identified that will increase a non-smoker’s chance of developing lung
cancer. Dr. Gary Kohler, a board certified pulmonologist and critical
care specialist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses
the signs and symptoms of lung cancer, and your possible risk factors.
For
more information on lung cancer or to schedule an appointment with Dr.
Kohler, call Pulmonary Associates of Southwest Louisiana at (337)
494-2750 or visit www.pulmonaryassociatesswla.com.
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