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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

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

...dizziness (without chest pain) Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing without chest pain... 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

...warming effects of the nose. People with EIB experience difficulty breathing within 5-20 minutes... Read more »

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Anxiety Medications: Effexor
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Seizures, tremors or confusion Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Bruising or bleeding... 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 »

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
...breathing, or if someone completely stops breathing. Call your provider if any of the following accompany breathing difficulties: Chest discomfort Shortness of breath after only... Read more »
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 »
Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
...weakness (often the earliest symptom of CHF)Shortness of breath with or without activityOrthopnea, or difficulty breathing while lying flat, often graded in severity by how many pillows are... 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 »

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