Guide To Effective Lung Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment

Supplemental Oxygen

One of the most common symptoms of lung cancer is shortness of breath. In addition to this, many cancer treatments can make it harder for individuals to breathe. Thus, it is common for lung cancer patients to receive supplemental oxygen to lessen the work their lungs have to do and help them cope with the symptoms of their condition as well as the side effects of treatment. In most cases, oxygen is delivered through a face mask that patients put on or an oxygen cannula. Patients will often have portable oxygen tanks that they can take with them everywhere. Of course, they may also have stationary tanks. The choice depends on how much supplemental oxygen they require as well as what their doctor recommends.

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