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Is Itching And Shortage Of Breath Associated With CLL?

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Kaneohe, HI
September 14, 2024
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I think excess WBC can affect the skin (thinning) and nerves (functioning) correctly. I had read that the nose (exposed to outside contamination) has an excess of WBC to combat infections. I think the lungs (exposure to outside contamination) may have an excess of WBC to combat infections.I had noticed that when I am doing a task my breathing increases like I am jogging. When I relax my breathing quickly returns to normal? In the past I had jogged and now I am a person who walks 2 to 5 miles per day. I think we may have health issues which we can work around to accomplish our tasks?

September 15, 2024
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Both of those articles were very interesting to me.

September 14, 2024
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Yes, both itching and shortness of breath can be associated with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

- Shortness of Breath: People with leukemia commonly experience shortness of breath, also called dyspnea. This can be due to anemia, which is a common symptom in CLL. Anemia reduces the number of red blood cells, leading to Show Full Answer

Yes, both itching and shortness of breath can be associated with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

- Shortness of Breath: People with leukemia commonly experience shortness of breath, also called dyspnea. This can be due to anemia, which is a common symptom in CLL. Anemia reduces the number of red blood cells, leading to fatigue and shortness of breath.

- Itching: While not explicitly mentioned in the provided context, skin issues such as lesions and rashes are common in CLL, which can lead to itching.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the articles on MyLeukemiaTeam:
- [Is Shortness of Breath Normal With Leukemia?](https://www.myleukemiateam.com/resources/is-sho...)
- [4 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Skin Issues: Lesions, Rashes, and More](https://www.myleukemiateam.com/resources/chroni...)

September 14, 2024

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