cough in adults - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 01/2018
Cough
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Cough (unexplained), 40 and over, ever smoked | Lung or mesothelioma | CXR |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Cough (unexplained), 40 and over, exposed to asbestos | Mesothelioma | CXR |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Cough (unexplained) with fatigue or shortness of breath or chest pain or weight loss or appetite loss (unexplained), 40 and over | Lung or mesothelioma | CXR |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)