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What are other alternative treatment for lung cancer with extreme shortness of breath if the oxygen treatment is not effective as it used to be?
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See below: More oxygen, or morphine/derivatives to help with the shortness of breath. Also depends on how exactly the cancer is causing the shortness of breath - is the patient getting treatment - chemo or radiation; is there fluid to be drained or an obstructed airway to be opened? Is there infection (antibiotics) or concomitant emphysema (nebulizers, steroids) - talk to your doctors.
Answered 11/27/2021
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Not many: Lung cancer is tough. There are some experimental treatments at some universities.
Answered 8/26/2012
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MORPHINE: Ask your treating oncologist or palliative care specialist for morphine. This medication can help with the sensation of shortness of breath (dyspnea). There is a liquid formulary, easier to take, absord faster. I hope this information is helpful.
Answered 12/9/2013
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