i have a constant cough that wont go away, i have had it for months. and i cant seem to bring anything up, to clear my airways. my throat feels different and the problem seems to be getting worse. i have constant back, shoulder pains and a stiff neck. i have no energy. my doctor seems to be going down the path of its asthma, but ventolin doesnt help my condition, infact seems to make my cough and throat more dry and irratible. i feel that the medical profession is being a bit relaxed about this condition. because even if it is not cancer and it is something else, i am concerned i will have lung scarring which will give me permanent damage. please if anyone here has had lung or throat cancer what is the first signs so i can catch it quickly before it reaches my lympth system?