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Bending over post lobectomy causes significant shortness of breath?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (49)
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@km02190

I am 9 months out from an URL lobectomy. Humidity definitely affects my breathing. I live in a dryer climate and when I go to the coast I feel the difference. Abuterol inhaler helps but doesn't cure it. I avoid going out into hot high humidity.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | 2 days ago

Welcome to Mayo Connect @km02190. I did not have lung surgery, but I do have lung scaring from tumors that have since resolved. Humidity is tough! I feel like there is no air in the air. I know that makes no sense, but it certainly has an impact on our breathing. It sounds like you've found ways of dealing with the challenges that your surgery has left you. We often learn to adapt, if the issues aren't too challenging.
I'm glad that you joined us, and are doing well 9 months post-surgery. Did you have surgery, but no other treatments? If yes, I'm assuming that your cancer was identified during an early stage?

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