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   What does shortness of breath feel like?

   • When you are short of breath, it may feel like you can’t get enough air into your lungs, or like you can’t catch your breath. Breathing may feel difficult or uncomfortable. The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnoea. What causes shortness of breath? Many people who have heart conditions experience shortness of breath every day.

   Shortness of breath: what causes it and how can you manage it?

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   Is shortness of breath a sign of a serious problem?

   • You're not wasting anyone's time by getting it checked out. Shortness of breath has lots of different causes. Common causes include: But sometimes shortness of breath could be a sign of something more serious, such as: Any treatment you may need depends on what's causing your symptoms.

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   What should I do if I have shortness of breath?

   • Do not try to self-diagnose the cause of shortness of breath – always see a GP. If you know what's causing your shortness of breath, you can get advice about things you and other people can do to help. NHS information about shortness of breath, or breathlessness, including when to get medical help and what the cause might be.

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   What does breathlessness feel like?

   • Breathlessness is also called shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. People with breathlessness might describe it as: Feeling out of breath. Feeling like the chest is very tight. Feeling like they're not getting enough air in ('air hunger'). It's normal to feel breathless when doing heavy physical activity, like running.

   Breathlessness (Shortness of Breath): Causes and Treatment - Patient

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   NHS information about shortness of breath, or breathlessness, including when to get medical help and what the cause might be.

   • Heart Failure

     Symptoms can develop quickly (acute heart failure) or...

   • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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   • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd)

     Symptoms of COPD. The main symptoms of COPD are: shortness...

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   • Heart Attack

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   May 20, 2024 · Sudden shortness of breath, or breathing difficulty (dyspnoea), is the most common reason for visiting a hospital accident and emergency department.

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   Symptoms of COPD. The main symptoms of COPD are: shortness of breath, particularly when you're active; a persistent chesty cough with phlegm – some people may dismiss this as just a "smoker's cough" frequent chest infections; persistent wheezing; Without treatment, the symptoms usually get progressively worse.

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   The most common symptoms of heart failure are: breathlessness – this may occur after activity or at rest; it may be worse when you're lying down, and you may wake up at night needing to catch your breath. fatigue – you may feel tired most of the time and find exercise exhausting.

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   What is shortness of breath?

   What causes shortness of breath?

   What are the different types of breathlessness?

   How can breathlessness affect your life?

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   When you are short of breath, it may feel like you can’t get enough air into your lungs, or like you can’t catch your breath. Breathing may feel difficult or uncomfortable. The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnoea.

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   Many people who have heart conditions experience shortness of breath every day. Heart conditions such as angina, heart attacks, heart failure and some abnormal heart rhythms like atrial fibrillationcan all cause shortness of breath. These conditions may cause breathlessness for different reasons. If your heart isn’t pumping enough oxygen-containing...

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   For most people who experience shortness of breath related to their heart condition, there are two main forms: An episode of breathlessness that comes on suddenly (acute). If you have heart failure, this can happen if you have too much fluid in your body, which can build up in your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. If you have a heart rhythm p...

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   People with breathlessness tell us that it affects their lives in several ways. It can make it difficult to manage your everyday activities. It can also make you feel frustrated or frightened. But the good news is that there are many things that you can do to cope, so that you can live well with breathlessness. Breathlessness can make daily activit...

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   Although shortness of breath can make things difficult, you can find ways to cope. Living well with breathlessness comes from a combination of accepting that your life has changed, adapting the way you do things, and continuing to take part in activities. Some people tell us that breathlessness makes them feel more isolated. That can feel difficult...

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   Even though breathlessness can have a huge effect on your life, it can be hard for other people to understand. Sometimes the effects of breathlessness can be difficult for the people caring for you. They may find it worrying to see you very breathless and will want to know how to help you. Having shortness of breath can also affect your relationshi...

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   Doctors, nurses and physiotherapists can help you manage your breathlessness. Speak to your GP about your symptoms – they may be able to refer you to a local exercise class for people with heart co...

   We also know that for some people breathlessness goes on for a long while after having Covid-19. The NHShas helpful information about this.

   Hull York Medical School has useful information on breathlessness.

   St Christopher’s Hospice has information and videos to help you manage breathlessness.

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   Apr 26, 2023 · Breathlessness is a common presenting symptom in primary care with numerous causes. A delayed or inaccurate diagnosis means people don’t get the treatment they need and can end up in hospital unnecessarily.

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   Sep 18, 2023 · Breathlessness is an unpleasant sensation of uncomfortable, rapid or difficult breathing. People say they feel puffed, short of breath or winded. The medical term is dyspnoea. Your chest may feel tight and breathing may hurt. Everyone can experience breathlessness if they run for a bus or exert themself to an unusual extent.