An uncomfortable sensation of difficulty breathing. It may present as an acute or chronic sign of an underlying respiratory or heart disorder
Symptoms of Breathlessness
The following features are indicative of Breathlessness:
chest tightness
air hunger
breathing discomfort
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Common Causes of Breathlessness
The following are the most common causes of Breathlessness:
asthma
pneumonia
cardiac ischemia
interstitial lung disease
congestive heart failure
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Other Causes of Breathlessness
The following are the less common causes of Breathlessness:
very strenuous exercise
extreme temperature
massive obesity
high altitude
Risk Factors for Breathlessness
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Breathlessness:
acute decompensation
high dietary salt intake
medication noncompliance
cardiac ischemia
dysrhythmias
renal failure
pulmonary embolism
hypertension
Prevention of Breathlessness
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Breathlessness. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
do respiratory muscle training to improve the sensation of dyspnea
Occurrence of Breathlessness
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Breathlessness cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Breathlessness can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Breathlessness can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Breathlessness
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Breathlessness:
X-ray examination: To check for conditions such as pneumothorax, pulmonary edema and pneumonia
D-dimer test: To confirm pulmonary embolism
Doctor for Diagnosis of Breathlessness
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Breathlessness:
Pulmonologist
Complications of Breathlessness if untreated
Yes, Breathlessness causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Breathlessness is left untreated:
cardiorespiratory diseases
Procedures for Treatment of Breathlessness
The following procedures are used to treat Breathlessness:
Electrical stimulation: To induce an increase in the muscular oxidative capacity
Self-care for Breathlessness
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Breathlessness:
Exercise: To reduce ventilatory load
Respiratory muscle training: To improve muscle performance
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Breathlessness
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Breathlessness:
Physiotherapy: Movement strategy to facilitate breathing
Patient Support for Treatment of Breathlessness
The following actions may help Breathlessness patients:
Join Online Support groups: Provides information about the condition of dyspnea
Time for Treatment of Breathlessness
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Breathlessness to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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