Mesothelioma usually develops in the mesothelioma of the lung cavity. Pleural mesothelioma spreads through the lungs and to other parts of the thorax. Patients with pleural mesothelioma have a weakened immune system, and their lungs are constantly working on overdrive. Contracting COVID-19, in addition to already having pleural mesothelioma, can overwhelm the body. This could cause serious complications, including:
Cellular or fluid waste (exudate)
Cellular growth in the lining of the air sacs
Lung swelling
Irregularly large cells
Respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 can be extremely dangerous to a mesothelioma patient. A new study recently published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology reveals the impressionable effects of “early phase” pneumonia caused by COVID-19 in lung cancer patients.
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to historical closures, cancellations, and travel restrictions. Patients with mesothelioma are especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
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