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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › shortness-of-breathShortness of breath - NHS

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   a chest infection. being overweight. smoking. a panic attack. But sometimes shortness of breath could be a sign of something more serious, such as: a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) scarring of the lungs known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. heart failure. lung cancer.

   • Heart Failure

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

   • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

     Symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The symptoms of...

   • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd)

     Living with. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is...

   • Asthma

     Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional...

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   • Heart Attack

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   • Chest Infection

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   • Lung Cancer

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2. www.nhsinform.scot › illnesses-and-conditionsShortness of breath - NHS inform

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   May 20, 2024 · A problem with your lungs or airways. Sudden breathlessness could be an asthma attack. You’ll feel breathless because it’s difficult to move air in and out of your airways. Your GP may advise you to use a spacer device with your inhaler to help your breathlessness. Pneumonia (lung inflammation) may also cause shortness of breath and a cough.

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4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › chronic-obstructiveChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - NHS

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   Living with. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. It includes: emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs. chronic bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways. COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke.

5. www.nhs.uk › symptomsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Symptoms - NHS

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   weight loss. tiredness. swollen ankles from a build-up of fluid (oedema) chest pain and coughing up blood – although these are usually signs of another condition, such as a chest infection or possibly lung cancer. These additional symptoms only tend to happen when COPD reaches an advanced stage.

6. www.bhf.org.uk › informationsupport › heart-mattersShortness of breath: what causes it and how can you manage it?

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   These conditions may cause breathlessness for different reasons. If your heart isn’t pumping enough oxygen-containing blood around the body, your body responds by breathing faster to try to get more oxygen into your body, making you feel short of breath. Or if your heart isn’t working as well as it should, this could cause a build-up of ...

7. www.england.nhs.uk › long-read › adultNHS England » Adult breathlessness pathway (pre-diagnosis ...

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   Apr 26, 2023 · Breathlessness is a subjective, distressing sensation of awareness of difficulty in breathing. Breathlessness is associated with high healthcare use, accounting for 5% of presentations to the emergency department (1, 2), approximately 4% of GP consultations (3) and reported by patients in 12% of medical admissions (4).

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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 causes shortness of breath if you have COPD?

   • Your GP may advise you to use a spacer device with your inhaler to help your breathlessness. Pneumonia (lung inflammation) may also cause shortness of breath and a cough. It’s usually caused by an infection, so you’ll need to take antibiotics. If you have COPD, it’s likely your breathlessness is a sign this condition has suddenly got worse.

   Shortness of breath - NHS inform

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   Why do I feel short of breath?

   • These conditions may cause breathlessness for different reasons. If your heart isn’t pumping enough oxygen-containing blood around the body, your body responds by breathing faster to try to get more oxygen into your body, making you feel short of breath.

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

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   What causes sudden breathlessness & a cough?

   • Sudden breathlessness could be an asthma attack. You’ll feel breathless because it’s difficult to move air in and out of your airways. Your GP may advise you to use a spacer device with your inhaler to help your breathlessness. Pneumonia (lung inflammation) may also cause shortness of breath and a cough.

   Shortness of breath - NHS inform

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   Can heart failure cause shortness of breath?

   • 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.

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

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9. www.uhs.nhs.uk › Media › UHS-website-2019Breathing pattern disorders - University Hospital Southampton ...

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   Possible signs and symptoms of breathing pattern disorders Everyone will experience different signs and symptoms. What are the potential causes? Breathing pattern disorders may sometimes be a sign of other underlying medical problems. Some examples are listed below. PsychologicalIn - Depression - Anxiety - Stress Drugs-Overdose of aspirin