Is hoarseness a sign of lung cancer

Hoarseness is usually not a sign of lung cancer. It is usually associated with excessive use of the voice, acute inflammation, vocal nodules or polyps.

Lung cancer usually does not occur before abnormal space-occupying lesions, nor does it cause irritation and damage to the vocal cords. If this symptom occurs, it is usually associated with prolonged loud speaking, singing, or improper use of voice, which may cause fatigue or damage to the vocal cords. In addition, it may occur if laryngitis, tonsillitis, vocal nodules or polyps occur.