India, Sept. 20 -- A cough is often considered the most obvious sign of a lung problem. However, this one-dimensional approach to identifying symptoms may be misleading, as the absence of a cough does not necessarily mean your lungs are healthy. Several serious lung conditions can develop without a constant cough and may not cause any noticeable symptoms in their early stages. ALSO READ: Asthma worsening at night? Pulmonologist asks you to check your home for these 5 hidden triggers

Dr Jeenam Shah, consultant in chest medicine at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, told HT Lifestyle why coughing should not be viewed as the only warning sign and highlighted other symptoms that may indicate an underlying lung condition.

"A cough ...