Mesothelioma, Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Types, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment, and Management

Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath is another very common symptom of mesothelioma patients, and it occurs mostly in the patients specifically suffering from pleural mesothelioma. There is an accumulation of fluid in the chest cavity, which is medically known as pleural effusion. The pleural effusion leads to the shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing, thus making the condition fatal for the person affecting by mesothelioma.