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When it comes topulmonary health, you probably already know the respiratory red flags that can indicate a problem: whistling, cough and breathtaking breathing, for example. But fewer people realize that certain pulmonary problems can arise with non -respiratory symptoms - and these may even appear on your skin. Experts now share four surprising skin symptoms that could alert you to one of the many serious pulmonary conditions, from lung cancer to pulmonary fibrosis. Read the rest to know what to be careful.

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Several skin symptoms can point out sarcoidosis, an inflammatory condition of unknown cause which can affect the lungs. "Sarcoidosis is a disease characterized by the growth oftiny inflammatory cell collections (Granulomas) in any part of your body - most often the lungs and lymph nodes, "explains the Mayo clinic, noting that it can also affect" eyes, skin, heart and other organs . "Untreated pulmonary sarcoidosis can in some in some cases cause pulmonary fibrosis or scars of pulmonary tissue.

People with sarcoidosis can notice red or "reddish purple" bumps on the skin, most often on the ankles or the lower legs. They can also develop lesions or wounds on the nose, cheeks and ears,Dark skin patches, or growth on the skin located near scars or tattoos.

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Butlung cancer Often shows no symptoms to its advanced stages, experts say that some people can develop skin symptoms once cancer has spread. "Unusual and fast -growing bumps, especially those that bleed on the head, neck and upper body can be metastases," explainsViktoria Kozlovskaya, Md, phd, adermatologist and assistant teacher For the Dermatology Department of the University of Pittsburgh. These bumps are most often hard, painless andIn "reddish" color.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Very rarely, these bumps can be among the first signs of lung cancer. "Althoughskin metastasis Generally occurs at the terminal stage of the disease, it can be rarely competitor with the diagnosis and can also present itself as the first sign of the disease, "explains a 2015 study published in theDermatology Indian Journal.

Dermatomyosite is a rare disease that causes rash, swelling and muscle inflammation. In adults, it "can be linked to cancer, including lung cancer," said Kozlovskaya.

Pulmonary disease is also considered aDermatomyosite complication, which means that even if the disease has another underlying cause, it can still ultimately affect the lungs.

Symptoms of the skin From this condition includes a painful or distant rash which is red or purple and found in areas of exposure high in the sun, red or purple discoloration and swelling in the upper eyelids, red or purple spots located on the joints, Calcium deposits under the skin, scaler or scaper or scaled patches rough of the skin, swelling or redness around the nails.

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If you were easily brought into it, there could be a number of underlying causes, including a blood coagulation problem or blood disease. However, the American Cancer Society (ACS) underlines that it can also be aSymptom of Cushing's syndrome, a condition in which cancer cells make a hormone called ACTH, which means that the adrenal glands make cortisol.

"Some lung cancers make hormonal substances that penetrate blood circulation and cause problems with distant tissues and organs, even if cancer has not spread to these places," explains ACS. "These problems are called paraneoplastic syndromes. Sometimes these syndromes can be the first symptoms of lung cancer."

Talk to your doctor if you notice skin symptoms with unknown causes, or anything that you think could be linked to your pulmonary health.

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