Shortness of breath, often dismissed as a harmless symptom of fatigue or stress, can be an alarming indicator of underlying health issues. Though it may seem like a simple case of being out of shape ...

Shortness of breath may be due to anxiety if it goes away within 10 to 30 minutes. If your shortness of breath improves with ...

Experiencing shortness of breath, medically termed dyspnea, is common. It's a sensation where you're uncomfortably gasping for breath, feeling suffocated, yet it's distinct from air hunger. This could ...

If a patient calls their primary care provider and complains about shortness of breath, an in-office examination is generally warranted. Your patient may explain how they’re out of breath from ...

Dr. Albert Polito, the director of the Lung Center at the Mercy Medical Center, explained the signs that could mean a cough is something more serious, particularly because respiratory illnesses thrive ...

It’s common to feel like you’re running out of breath when you’re working out—especially if you’re a new runner, starting again after a break, or running at a harder pace. We’ve all been there. If ...

(StatePoint) Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is an ultra-rare lung disease with approximately 3,600 diagnosed cases in the United States. Unfortunately, some people are potentially living with ...

Most of us have experienced shortness of breath with vigorous exercise, which improves rapidly with rest. A sensation of shortness of breath can occur for many other reasons as well, including poor ...

"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...

Ken came to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of shortness of breath. He had a long-standing history of asthma and felt that he was having a flare-up. He told the triage nurse that he always ...

Millions of Americans across multiple states have been advised to monitor themselves for shortness of breath and unusual fatigue amid concerns over high air pollution levels. Ongoing air quality ...

A man in his late 60s was brought to the emergency department (ED) by medics with a 2-day history of worsening shortness of breath and cough. The patient has a history of chronic tobacco use and ...