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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Definition For Dyspnea

Health Encyclopedia: Breathing Difficulty

Alternative Names

Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; Dyspnea


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Expert & Community Posts

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Food Allergies In Adults
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

I would like to discuss food allergy in adults, and symptoms that one may experience with food... Read more »

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Pursed Lip Breathing: Pucker Up and Breathe Easier
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

...Pulmonary Disease SOB - Shortness of Breath (also called dyspnea - dispĀ“-nee-uh) PLB - Pursed... Read more »

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Breathin' Stephen, the Hardluck Asthmatic, completes Boston Marathon
By Rick Frea , Health Expert

...normal, is an amazing asthmatic who struggles with dyspnea on a daily basis, and yet he refuses... Read more »

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The New Face of COPD: Ken
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

...first doctor I saw at the University of Michigan Dyspnea (shortness of breath) Clinic said to... Read more »

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Painting with "Green" Paints
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...throat discomfort, headache, allergic skin reaction, dyspnea, declines in serum cholinesterase... Read more »

Health Guide

Breathing difficulty
Breathing difficulties involve a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. See also difficulty breathing - first aid. ... Read more »
Snoring Information
Waking at night short of breath; Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; PND; Difficulty breathing while lying down; Orthopnea Read more »
Breathing difficulty
...cause a person to wake up suddenly during the night, feeling short of breath (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea). Alternative Names Waking at night short of breath; Paroxysmal... 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 »
Respiratory
..."respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing. Related topics: Apnea Dyspnea Lung disease Lung scan Rapid breathing... Read more »

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