An uncomfortable sensation of difficulty breathing. It may present as an acute or chronic sign of an underlying respiratory or heart disorder
Symptoms of Dyspnoea
The following features are indicative of Dyspnoea:
difficulty catching breath
anxiety or panicky feelings
noisy breathing
shallow breaths
increase pulse rate
wheezing
chest pain
cold
clammy skin
It is possible that Dyspnoea shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Dyspnoea
The following are the most common causes of Dyspnoea:
asthma
carbon monoxide poisoning
cardiac tamponade
heart attack
heart failure
low blood pressure
pneumonia
pulmonary embolism
sudden blood loss
Risk Factors for Dyspnoea
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Dyspnoea:
old age
smoking
hypertension
hyperlipidemia
diabetes
Prevention of Dyspnoea
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Dyspnoea. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid smoking
regular exercise
Occurrence of Dyspnoea
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Dyspnoea cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Dyspnoea most commonly occurs in the following age group:
aged over 50 years
Common Gender
Dyspnoea can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Dyspnoea
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Dyspnoea:
Imaging tests: To diagnose dyspnoea with X-rays and computed tomography (CT)
Electrocardiogram (ECG): To examine signs of a heart attack
Doctor for Diagnosis of Dyspnoea
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Dyspnoea:
Cardiologist
Complications of Dyspnoea if untreated
It is not know if Dyspnoea causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Dyspnoea
The following procedures are used to treat Dyspnoea:
Electrical stimulation: To induce an increase in the muscular oxidative capacity
Self-care for Dyspnoea
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Dyspnoea:
Exercise: To reduce ventilatory load
Respiratory muscle training: To improve muscle performance
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Dyspnoea
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Dyspnoea:
Physiotherapy: Movement strategy to facilitate breathing
Patient Support for Treatment of Dyspnoea
The following actions may help Dyspnoea patients:
Join Online Support groups: Provides information about the condition of dyspnea
Time for Treatment of Dyspnoea
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Dyspnoea to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced