2020年6月13日 · Shortness of breath that comes on suddenly (called acute) has a limited number of causes, including: COPD — a long-term lung disease that causes trouble with breathing. Heart failure — a condition in which the heart doesn't pump …

2023年8月8日 · When you have shortness of breath, you can't catch your breath or get enough air in your lungs. Your doctor might call it dyspnea. It can be a warning sign of a health problem that needs...

2022年7月5日 · Shortness of breath, clinically known as dyspnea, is sometimes described as difficulty catching your breath, wheezing, or breathlessness. The causes of shortness of breath range from very strenuous exercise and extreme temperatures to obesity and higher altitude.

Shortness of breath is often a symptom of heart and lung problems. But it can also be a sign of other conditions like asthma, allergies or anxiety. Intense exercise or having a cold can also make you feel breathless. What are paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) and sighing dyspnea?

2024年5月15日 · Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is an uncomfortable condition that makes it difficult to get air into your lungs. Problems with your heart and lungs can harm your breathing. Some people...

Shortness of breath — known medically as dyspnea — is often described as an intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling of suffocation. Very strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity and higher altitude all can cause shortness of breath in a healthy person.

2024年11月20日 · Shortness of breath is the uncomfortable feeling that you are running out of air or are not able to breathe deeply enough and feel “air hungry.” The medical term for this is dyspnea, which may occur when walking, climbing stairs, performing daily activities like cooking or cleaning, or even when sitting still.

Shortness of breath, medically termed dyspnea, is a sensation that can range from mild discomfort to severe difficulty breathing. It is a common symptom associated with a variety of heart or lung conditions, and it can significantly impact quality of life. This article explores the causes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options for ...

2024年12月16日 · When you are short of breath, it may feel like you can’t get enough air into your lungs, or like you can’t catch your breath. Breathing may feel difficult or uncomfortable. The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnoea. What causes shortness of breath? Many people who have heart conditions experience shortness of breath every day.

NHS information about shortness of breath, or breathlessness, including when to get medical help and what the cause might be.