One of the most debilitating mesothelioma symptoms is shortness of breath. In malignant pleural mesothelioma, which affects the pleural lining of the lungs, lung function may be reduced to the extent that supplemental oxygen (also called oxygen therapy) is needed to continue normal functions and maintain activity. There are now reliable portable devices for supplemental oxygen that allow people using them to easily leave the house to shop and run errands, visit friends and family and enjoy recreational activities and travel. These devices are innovations that may help relieve some … [Read more...]