Dyspnea
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}} Dyspnea (Latin dyspnoea, Greek dyspnoia from dyspnoos - short of breath) or shortness of breath (SOB) is perceived difficulty breathing or pain on breathing. It is a common symptom of numerous medical disorders.
Dyspnea on exertion (DOE or exertional dyspnea) indicates dyspnea that occurs (or worsens) during physical activity.
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Causes
- disorders within the lungs
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- atelectasis
- acute exacerbation of asthma
- fibrosing alveolitis
- extrinsic allergic alveolitis
- pneumoconiosis
- pneumonia
- inhalation anthrax
- acute or recurrent pulmonary emboli
- disorders of the heart
- disorders of the nose
- Dryness of the lungs caused by Empty nose syndrome
- disorders of the musculoskeletal system
- disorders in adjacent organs
- disorders in the nervous system
- disorders due to drugs and toxic substances.
- SARS
- Broncho-obstructive conditions
- congestive heart failure
- broken ribs
- lung cancer
- malignant hypertension
- obesity
- patent ductus arteriosus
- aortic stenosis
- sarcoidosis
- Pregnancy
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Related terms
- air hunger, the urge to breathe.
- tachypnea, too rapid breathing.
- bradypnea, too slow breathing.
- orthopnea, dyspnea occurring in a recumbent position
- paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, dyspnea occurring during sleep.
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