Dyspnea Totally Explained

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Dyspnea or dyspnoea (pronounced disp-nee-ah, IPA /dɪsp'niə/), from Latin dyspnoea, from Greek dyspnoia from dyspnoos, shortness of breath) or shortness of breath (SOB) is perceived to be difficulty of breathing or painful breathing. It is a common symptom of numerous medical disorders. Dyspnea on exertion (DOE or exertional dyspnea) indicates dyspnea that occurs (or worsens) during physical activity.

Disorders of the lungs

Obstructive lung diseases

Diseases of lung parenchyma and pleura

Contagious

Anthrax through inhalation of Bacillus anthracis

Pneumonia

Non-contagious

Fibrosing alveolitis

Atelectasis

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Interstitial lung disease

Lung cancer

Pleural effusion

Pneumoconiosis

Pneumothorax

Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema or acute respiratory distress syndrome

Sarcoidosis

Pulmonary vascular diseases

Acute or recurrent pulmonary emboli

Pulmonary hypertension, primary or secondary

Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease

Superior vena cava syndrome

Other causes of diminished breathing

Obstruction of the airway

Cancer of the larynx or pharynx

Empty nose syndrome

Pulmonary aspiration

Epiglottitis

Immobilization of the diaphragm

Lesion of the phrenic nerve

Polycystic liver disease

Tumor in the diaphragm

Restriction of the chest volume

Ankylosing spondylitis

Broken ribs

Kyphosis of the spine

Obesity

Pregnancy

Pectus excavatum

Scoliosis

Disorders of the cardiovascular system

Aortic dissection

Cardiomyopathy

Congenital heart disease

Heart failure

Ischaemic heart disease

Malignant hypertension

Pericardium disorders, including:

Pulmonary edema

Pulmonary embolism

Valvular heart disease

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