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People with persistent coughs, or who get out of breath doing things they used to be able to - such as running for a bus or mowing the lawn - should see their doctor, a new campaign warns.People with persistent coughs, or who get out of breath doing things they used to be able to - such as running for a bus or mowing the lawn - should see their doctor, a new campaign warns.
Public Health England and health charities want to raise awareness of the warning signs of lung conditions - including cancer - and heart disease.Public Health England and health charities want to raise awareness of the warning signs of lung conditions - including cancer - and heart disease.
Finding them early makes the illness more treatable, PHE says.Finding them early makes the illness more treatable, PHE says.
The campaign is predominantly aimed at men and women aged 50 and over.The campaign is predominantly aimed at men and women aged 50 and over.
Oder people are most at risk of: Older people are most at risk of:
PHE estimates 1.7 million people in England could have one of these conditions without knowing:PHE estimates 1.7 million people in England could have one of these conditions without knowing:
Prof Kevin Fenton, PHE's national director for health and wellbeing, said: "This campaign will help people recognise the symptoms and encourage them to seek help, potentially saving lives from what are three of the biggest causes of death in England."Prof Kevin Fenton, PHE's national director for health and wellbeing, said: "This campaign will help people recognise the symptoms and encourage them to seek help, potentially saving lives from what are three of the biggest causes of death in England."
Paula Chadwick, chief executive of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation - one of the many charities backing the campaign, said: "So many people may otherwise 'shrug off' something like a persistent cough, yet to do so can have potentially devastating consequences.Paula Chadwick, chief executive of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation - one of the many charities backing the campaign, said: "So many people may otherwise 'shrug off' something like a persistent cough, yet to do so can have potentially devastating consequences.
"Anyone with a cough for three weeks or more should go and see their GP to get it checked."Anyone with a cough for three weeks or more should go and see their GP to get it checked.
"You have nothing to lose by making the appointment, and it could ultimately save your life.""You have nothing to lose by making the appointment, and it could ultimately save your life."