10 Key Indicators of Kaposi Sarcoma

5. Shortness of breath

As lesions can appear in any part of the body, they can show up in the airways and lungs. This will cause a shortness of breath or feeling of not getting enough air. As the lesion grow they block sections of the airways, much like the image of a clogged artery, air has trouble getting through the airways and can lead to breathing problems. Surgery can not remove These airway lesions; therefore, treatment would most likely be radiation therapy or chemotherapy. If you often feel out of breath, even after you have not exerted yourself physically, then you should have your airways checked.