Bronchogenic Carcinoma: A Serious Health Risk

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Abstract
Background: Prior research indicated that primary cancers of the lungs are infrequent in
India. But the trajectory is shifting, and lung cancer cases are rising. This descriptive
observational study was conducted to determine the risk factor profile of lung cancer patients.
Materials and Methods: At the Department of pulmonary medicine at MKCG Medical
College, Berhampur, patients diagnosed with carcinoma lung Histologically or cytologically
participated in this descriptive epidemiological study from a single center using a prospective
observational design. Detailed information about the patient's age, sex, residence, smoking
history, environmental tobacco smoke exposure, and indoor pollution.
Results: The most prevalent symptoms patients in this study reported were a productive and
dry cough, which occurred in 38 instances (82.60%), chest pain in 31, and shortness of breath
in 21, respectively. Dysphagia was observed in 2 cases (4.34%) and fever in 18 cases
(39.13%) as additional symptoms. In 34 patients (73.39%), Pallor was the most prevalent
condition, followed by clubbing in 19 cases (41.30%), Gynecomastia, and Hepatomegaly in
one case (2.17%). Three cases (6.52%) of vocal cord paralysis were reported. The study
shows that 24 males (77.41%) and one females (6.66) smoked, whereas only seven males
case (22.58%) and fourteen female cases (93.33%) did not. Pleural effusion was seen in 27
cases (58.69%) of the chest exams, followed by masses in 14 cases (30.43%).
Conclusions: This study provides information on the risk factor profile of lung cancer
patients in Berhampur, which can be used for future comparison with other Indian studies to
educate the community and raise awareness about the prevalent lung cancer risk factors.