11. Chronic cough
Any sort of chronic cough ought to be investigated as the cause could range from cancer to an infection that is easily cleared up with antibiotics.
It is also an early sign of mesothelioma, especially if you are also experiencing wheezing or are coughing up blood.
Persistent cough is thought to be one of the most common symptoms of the disease.
10. Shortness of breath
The other most common symptom of mesothelioma is shortness of breath. It may come and go in the early stages of the disease but will steadily get worse the sicker you become.
Shortness of breath is caused by something called pleural effusion, or fluid build-up around the lungs.