Dyspnea
Name of Symptom/Sign:
Dyspnea
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Dyspnea (Latindyspnoea, Greekdyspnoia 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.
Causes
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- disorders within the lungs
- pulmonary hypertension
- atelectasis
- disorders in the ribcage
- disorders in adjacent organs
- disorders in the nervous system
- disorders due to drugsand toxicsubstances.
- SARS
- Broncho-obstructive conditions
- broken ribs
- lung cancer
- malignant hypertension
- obesity
- patent ductus arteriosus
Related terms
- tachypnea, too-rapid breathing.
- bradypnea, too-slow breathing.
- orthopnea, dyspnea occurring in a recumbent position
- paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, dyspnea occurring during sleep.
External links
- GPnotebook825557022de:Dyspnoe
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Categories: Incomplete lists| Pulmonology| Symptoms
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It uses material from the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyspnea Wikipedia article Dyspnea.
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