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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Shortness Of Breath

Health Encyclopedia: Breathing Difficulty

Alternative Names

Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; Dyspnea


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Expert & Community Posts

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Dealing With Anxiety Symptoms: Shortness of Breath
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

......could be a trigger, causing a panic attack.   When shortness of breath is caused by anxiety,... Read more »

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

...available slot. Even though she was still feeling some shortness of breath, she did not report... Read more »

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

...spread to one or both arms, the back, jaw and stomach. Shortness of breath - Can occur at the... Read more »

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

...pain, swelling of the lips/tongue and in some cases difficulty breathing.  If you experience... Read more »

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Breathless in Beijing: Olympics 2008
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

...tightness Coughing Chest pain Prolonged or unexpected shortness of breath Sports that require... Read more »

Health Guide

Snoring Information
...Alternative Names Waking at night short of breath; Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; PND; Difficulty breathing while lying down; Orthopnea Read more »
Breathing difficulty
...of not getting enough air. See also difficulty breathing - first aid. Alternative Names Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; Dyspnea Considerations ... Read more »
Breathing difficulties: first aid
...Choking Alternative Names Difficulty breathing - first aid; Dyspnea - first aid; Shortness of breath - first aid Considerations If you are having difficulty... Read more »
Breathing difficulty
......your provider if any of the following accompany breathing difficulties: Chest discomfort Shortness of breath after only slight exertion or while at rest Shortness of breath... Read more »
Breathing difficulty
...Alternative Names Waking at night short of breath; Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; PND; Difficulty breathing while lying down; Orthopnea Considerations For people... Read more »

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