Is shortness of breath in lung cancer patients a sign of worsening of their condition?

Is shortness of breath in lung cancer patients a sign of worsening of their condition?

1. Whether the shortness of breath of lung cancer patients worsens should be determined based on the specific situation. If the shortness of breath is caused by a large range of primary lesions or metastasis, the condition will generally worsen. If it is caused by strenuous activities, it will generally not worsen.

2. Lung cancer has a certain degree of diffusion and invasiveness. If the tumor area is large, it will compress the surrounding tissues, and it will also affect the normal structure and function of the lungs, worsen the gas exchange function of the lungs, and then cause poor breathing. If the tumor metastasizes to the lymph nodes, it will also compress the adjacent trachea or bronchi, causing chest tightness and shortness of breath, which is caused by serious illness.

3. If the shortness of breath of lung cancer patients is caused by activities, it is usually not due to worsening of the disease. Because lung cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the bronchial mucosa or glands of the lungs, cough, bloody sputum, chest pain and other discomfort symptoms will appear after the disease. If strenuous activities are carried out at this time, the body's oxygen consumption will increase. When the oxygen supply is reduced, it will cause shortness of breath, wheezing and other phenomena, but the discomfort symptoms can be alleviated after resting, which is not caused by further progression.

4. Lung cancer patients can undergo chemotherapy under the guidance of doctors. Commonly used chemotherapy drugs include cisplatin injection, paclitaxel injection, carboplatin injection, etc. When the surgical conditions are met, treatment can be performed through surgical methods such as lung resection and wedge resection. It is also necessary to adjust the mentality in time to avoid the stimulation of negative emotions.