Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, that occurs during exertion has several possible causes. The sensation is not typically a cause for concern, but a person should seek medical help in certain cases.
A 44-year-old woman presented to the primary care clinic with a 2-year history of shortness of breath with minimal exertion, cough productive of clear sputum, generalized fatigue, and an unintentional ...
Most of us have experienced shortness of breath with vigorous exercise, which improves rapidly with rest. A sensation of shortness of breath can occur for many other reasons as well, including poor ...
News Medical: Chronic shortness of breath could be warning signal for potential heart or lung disease
Shortness of breath is an often overlooked symptom of what may be heart failure or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). New research shows that with early intervention, patients can avoid ...
Chronic shortness of breath could be warning signal for potential heart or lung disease
Dyspnea is a medical term to describe shortness of breath or difficulty catching your breath. You might feel shortness of breath occasionally, often, or all the time. If you are concerned about ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram: Doctor’s Tip: Shortness of breath is a common complaint
A frequent complaint that brings patients to primary care doctors is shortness of breath. Often the cause is weight gain or poor aerobic conditioning. This column is about more serious causes. Lung ...
Medical News Today: Shortness of breath: What it is and when to contact a doctor
Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, occurs when a person feels that they are unable, or less able than usual, to take enough air into the lungs. The sensation of shortness of breath is subjective. For ...