The following Conditions are related toShortness of breath

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  • Carcinoid cancer

    Signs and symptoms of carcinoid lung tumors include: Chest pain Wheezing Shortness of breath Diarrhea Redness or a feeling of warmth in your face and neck (skin flushing) Weight gain, particularly around the midsection and upper back Pink or purple marks on the skin that look like stretch marks Carcinoid tumors in the digestive tract Signs and sy  Read More

  • Carcinoid disease

    Neuroendocrine cells are also located in other tissues, such as the lungs and stomach. The hormone they produce helps regulate digestion. But when a carcinoid tumor grows, it produces too much of this hormone and causes symptoms like diarrhea, flushing, wheezing, sweating, and heartburn. Lightheadedness or fainting spells Shortness of breath Abdominal pain or cramping Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)  Read More

  • Lung cancer

    Your overall health, the type, and stage of your illness, as well as your preferences, all play a role in the cancer treatment plan that you and your doctor decide on. You might decide in some circumstances not to receive therapy. For instance, you might believe that the risks of the medication outweigh any potential advantages. If that is the case, your doctor might advise comfort care, which merely addresses cancer's associated  Read More

  • Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer (malignancy) that most frequently arises from the cells lining the sacs of the chest (the pleura) or the abdomen (the peritoneum). Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form, often presenting with symptoms in the chest area. Peritoneal mesothelioma is much less common. This can affect the organs in the abdomen, and its symptoms are related to this area of the body, that is, abdominal swelling, nausea, vo  Read More