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Breathing Difficulty

Health Encyclopedia: Breathing Difficulty

Alternative Names

Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; Dyspnea


Home Care

Breathing difficulty, whether sudden or long term, should always be taken seriously. Though many causes are harmless and are easily corrected, any difficulty breathing requires a thorough medical evaluation.

Follow prescribed therapy to treat the underlying cause.


Call your health care provider if

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Sleep Apnea and Athletes
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...difficult. The excess flab in the throat area causes breathing difficulties. And, ".... the... Read more »

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The Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - Re-Visited
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

Lisa Nelson RD: Dr. Shelby-Lane took the time to provide more detail on the symptoms of heart... Read more »

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When Asthma Isn't Causing Your Shortness of Breath
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...asthma when she was younger, she had not had any breathing difficulties until recently. She also... Read more »

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Living With COPD: 10 Tips to Enjoy the Holidays
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

...around and hurrying is a huge problem for people with breathing difficulties who simply can't... Read more »

Health Guide

Breathing difficulty
...air but may never feel a sensation of shortness of breath. In some circumstances, a small degree of breathing difficulty may be normal. Severe nasal congestion is one example. Strenuous... Read more »
Breathing difficulties: first aid
Breathing difficulties can be described in several different ways. You may be short of breath, unable to take a deep breath, gasping for air, or feel like you are not getting... Read more »
Breathing difficulty
Breathing difficulty while lying down is an abnormal condition. A person with this condition must keep the head elevated (by sitting or standing) to be able to breathe deeply or... Read more »
Breathing difficulties: first aid
Difficulty breathing - first aid; Dyspnea - first aid; Shortness of breath - first aid Symptoms The following symptoms are often associated with... Read more »
Breathing difficulty
...down; Orthopnea Home Care Your health care provider may prescribe treatment to treat breathing difficulty while lying down. The treatment will depend on the specific illness... Read more »

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Medications

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...opens up breathing passages. It is used to treat breathing difficulties caused by chronic... Read more »

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This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe, ongoing pain that requires strong,... Read more »

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...breathing problems in persons 5 years and older with breathing difficulties (e.g., asthma,... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat certain types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis of the... Read more »

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