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Being short of breath (otherwise known as dyspnea or difficulty breathing) is one of the scariest conditions. Responding to most victims complaining of shortness of breath requires calling 911 and supporting them until the ambulance can arrive. ... Causes and Symptoms of Shortness of Breath...
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Shortness of breath may come on suddenly or develop gradually, depending on the cause. Reasons for shortness of breath include infections, injuries and chronic diseases, and diagnosis is made based on symptoms and duration of the problem. … More »
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Alternate Name(s): Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; Dyspnea ... Shortness of breath has many different causes. Obstruction of the air passages of the nose, mouth, or throat may lead to difficulty breathing. Heart disease can cause breathlessness if the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply oxygen to ...
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Although shortness of breath is a natural response to situations such as exercise or stress, it may also be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition. These conditions are often related to the heart (e.g., mitral valve or heart ... Women and Heart Disease; Finally! Reasons your heart deserves special attention.
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Shortness of breath has many different causes. Obstruction of the air passages of the nose, mouth, or throat may lead to difficulty breathing. Heart disease can cause breathlessness if the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply oxygen to the body.
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A collapsed lung—a problem in people with emphysema and other lung diseases and (for reasons not understood) in tall, young men—is another cause of shortness of breath.
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Shortness of breath is a feeling of rapid or uncomfortable breathing, or a feeling of not getting enough air. There are many reasons for this. It is a normal response to vigorous exercise, excitement, or anxiety in some people, or moving from sea level to a high altitude.
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Shortness of Breath - aka SOB ... Shortness of breath can stem directly and indirectly from many sources. Present time problems such as heart attacks, lung disease, asthma, ... Because of the many potential reasons for shortness of breath, I have created a program that addresses it in many of its different aspects.
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