Table 2

Symptoms reported by GPs and patients.

Number reported
SymptomGPsPatients
Persistent cough1211
Weight loss812
Fatigue614
Dyspnoea45
Sore throat/hoarse42
Loss of appetite411
Personal neglect42
Headaches31
Fever39
Haemoptysis23
Effusion on lung20
Abdominal pain21
Coloured sputum22
Depression23
Diarrhoea10
Nausea12
Chest wall pain10
Sweats19
Polyuria10
Joint pain12
Anaemic11
Thirst11
Constipation10
Slow recovery after operation12
Lump on body12
Rash12
Back/limb pain05
Sleep disturbance04
Skin colour/pallor change03
Clear sputum02
Cold extremities02
Alcohol intolerance02
Dark urine01
Photophobia01
Dizziness01